Friday, April 3, 2015

Crucifixion


This is a detail from a bas relief bronze sculpture with gold and silver highlights by Donatello, 
from around 1455 A.D.  It is in the Uffizi in Florence, the museum built around 
the art collections of the Medici family.
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13 comments:

  1. KarlApril 3, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Ah... Donatello, appropriate choice for today, Jack !

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  2. Luis GomezApril 3, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Wonderful!

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  3. KateApril 3, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Magnificient. I haven't been to a Good Friday service in years; perhaps I'll duck in for a few minutes today. As I undersand it, experts claim that prayer is good for the body and soul! Wasn't the collection in the Uffizi something else again? LOVE that city.

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  4. VirginiaApril 3, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Breathtaking. Off to services at noon today.

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  5. Sylvia KApril 3, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful! And a terrific capture as always, Jack!! Hope you have a great weekend!! Enjoy!!

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  6. SharonApril 3, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. LowellApril 3, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Yikes!

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  8. RedPatApril 3, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful, Jack! I saw a church congregation carrying a crucifix through the streets this morning - a solemn day for Christians.

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  9. MalyssApril 3, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Fabulous !

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  10. RandyApril 3, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Stunning artwork.

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  11. William KendallApril 4, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Great detail! The Uffizi Palace is amazing.

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  13. cieldequimperApril 5, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Mmmm. A year ago I spent a while watching this. Most people swarmed around the Botticelli so most of the other works were available.

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