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assunta, messa di s. gregorio e s. girolamo by Antonio del Massaro

assunta, messa di s. gregorio e s. girolamo

Antonio del Massaro·1497

Historical Context

Antonio del Massaro created this work around 1497 during the High Renaissance period. The painting reflects the artistic traditions of its time and place, contributing to the rich tapestry of European painting that characterized the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries Egg tempera on panel was the dominant technique of the period, demanding careful layer-by-layer construction and patient craftsmanship It is now held at the Pinacoteca, a major Italian public collection dedicated to prese

Technical Analysis

Oil on panel demonstrating the techniques characteristic of High Renaissance painting. The work shows competent handling of its subject matter within established artistic conventions.

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Pinacoteca Vaticana

Vatican City, Vatican City

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Era
High Renaissance
Style
High Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Pinacoteca Vaticana, Vatican City
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