Altarpiece of St Proculus by Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Altarpiece of St Proculus 1332

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toned paper

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sculpture

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holy-places

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sculptural image

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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unrealistic statue

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underpainting

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The "Altarpiece of St Proculus" (1332) by Ambrogio Lorenzetti is a triptych that showcases the artist's mastery of Sienese painting. The central panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, while the side panels feature St. Proculus and another saint, likely a Bishop. The painting's gilded background and the intricate details of the figures' clothing and drapery are characteristic of Lorenzetti's style. This altarpiece was likely commissioned for a church or chapel dedicated to St. Proculus, highlighting the importance of religious devotion during the 14th century in Siena.

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