Pentecost c. 1440

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"Pentecost" is a diptych (two-paneled painting) created by Bartolomeo di Tommaso, a Florentine artist, around 1440. The left panel portrays a scene of the apostles in a landscape setting while the right panel shows the event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in the form of tongues of fire. The diptych is now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the artist’s distinctive style, characterized by strong, angular lines and rich, vibrant colors, is evident in the composition and details. The work stands as a poignant testament to the artist’s skill and the enduring power of Christian imagery.

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In this scene from the New Testament, the twelve apostles were gathered in a room after Christ's death and ascension into heaven. Suddenly there appeared on each of them tongues of fire. They were filled with the Holy Spirit, represented by the dove above them, and each began to speak in a different language. The theme of Pentecost is common in Christian art after the Middle Ages, since it marks the birth of the Church itself. Tommaso da Foligno takes his name from his native town in Umbria, but during his career he executed large fresco cycles in various other Italian cities. His style is marked by a vivid imagination, an expressionistic treatment of forms, and innovative compositions.