La Virgine assunta assiste alla incoronazione di Venezia fatta dal vescovo San Magno
- Artist
- Palma il Giovane
- Date
- c.1628
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled 'La Virgine assunta assiste alla incoronazione di Venezia fatta dal vescovo San Magno' exemplifies a captivating religious painting that celebrates the divine and civic union. Depicting the Virgin Mary (assunta) witnessing the Virgin's assumption and the coronation of Venice by Bishop San Magno, the work reflects styles influenced by Mannerism (late renaissance), characterized by elegant elongated figures and a sophisticated composition. The scene merges spiritual reverence with civic pride, highlighting the sacred protection over Venice, and showcases the artistic traits typical of the period’s Mannerist approach to religious themes.
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