Mosaic
Duomo (in the apsis), Pisa
Apsis - a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar (Dictionary.com)
Showing posts with label cimabue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cimabue. Show all posts
CIMABUE Christ Enthroned between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist (detail) 1301-02
CIMABUE Crucifixion (detail) 1280-1283
Fresco
Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi
The white paint was partially composed of silver, which oxidised and turned black, leaving the faces and much of the drapery of the figures in negative. (Wikipedia)
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