Caption

The Holy Trinity; verso: architectural sketch, Pordenone (1483/1484–1539). On the recto a preparatory sketch for an altar painting for the cathedral in San Daniele del Friuli; the painting is documented as completed and paid for on January 22, 1535, so the drawing predates that. The work uses the Throne of Grace Trinitarian iconography, emphasizing the salvific nature of Christ's sacrifice. The depiction shows Pordenone's familiarity with Roman Renaissance (including Michelangelo) and northern Italian art (especially Andrea Mantegna), and his use of contrasting combinations and strong chiaroscuro. On the verso is a small architectural sketch, which was covered during conservation in 1984–1985 when the weakened paper was reinforced with Japanese tissue. Dated before 1535. Medium: drawing. Height: 38.5 cm; width: 29 cm. Subjects: God the Father, the Dove of the Holy Spirit, Christ Crucified.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_404

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Keywords

Holy Trinity verso architectural sketch Pordenone 1483 1484–1539 recto preparatory sketch altar painting cathedral San Daniele del Friuli painting documented completed paid January 22 1535 drawing predates work uses Throne Grace Trinitarian iconography emphasizing salvific nature Christ's sacrifice depiction Pordenone's familiarity Roman Renaissance Michelangelo northern Italian art Andrea Mantegna contrasting combinations strong chiaroscuro small architectural sketch was covered conservation 1984–1985 weakened paper was reinforced Japanese tissue Dated Medium drawing Height 38.5 cm width 29 cm Subjects God Father Dove Holy Spirit Christ Crucified sepia-toned drawing young person short wavy hair adorned leafy wreath shown mid-torso upward turned slightly side wide eyes slightly parted lips wearing textured fur- garment draped shoulder loose cloth gathered held hands set softly shaded background tones brown tan.