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Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail) (1476) er det maleri af Francesco Del Cossa, der vækker mest opsigt; originalen findes på Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara. Derefter falder blikket på Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer (1473) og Griffoni Polyptych: St Peter and St John the Baptist (1473). Blandt de 64 værker af Francesco Del Cossa i vores katalog er disse 61 de mest berømte, hver især et unikt originalværk præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og årsagen til dets tidløse betydning.
To stand before this monumental fresco detail is to step directly into the vibrant, complex heart of the Quattrocento Renaissance. The Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo, attributed to Francesco del Cossa, is not merely a depiction of an event; it is a profound meditation on cycles—the cycle of life, the triumph over darkness, and the eternal return of divine grace. The sheer scale, measuring an impressive 216 by 320…
To stand before the Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer is to step directly into the luminous heart of the Italian Renaissance. Created by the masterful hand of Francesco del Cossa in 1473, this monumental work transcends mere decoration; it is a profound meditation on faith, knowledge, and divine grace. The composition immediately commands attention, drawing the viewer into an architectural space where earthly grandeur meets celestial mystery. At its core…
Francesco del Cossa’s “Griffoni Polyptych: St Peter and St John the Baptist,” painted in 1473, is more than just a religious depiction; it's a meticulously crafted tableau brimming with symbolism and reflecting the complex political and spiritual landscape of Renaissance Ferrara. This monumental work, measuring 112 x 55 cm, offers a captivating glimpse into the artistic prowess of a master painter whose career tragically ended far too early. The polyptych…
To gaze upon this detail from the Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva is to step directly into the bustling, energetic heart of an artistic workshop during the Italian Renaissance. It is not merely a depiction of art; it is a profound meditation on the very act of creation itself. The scene unfolds with a palpable sense of industry, capturing painters in various stages of their laborious craft—mixing pigments, scaling…
To gaze upon this detail from the Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva is to step directly into the luminous, thoughtful atmosphere of the Italian Renaissance. The scene unfolds with a profound sense of contemplation, centered around a magnificent male figure whose very posture speaks of classical ideals and divine purpose. Rendered in rich, muted tones—deep purples, earthy reds, and warm browns—the composition draws the eye along a stately vertical…
In Angel of annunciation kneeling in landscape, Francesco del Cossa presents a religious scene likely representing the Annunciation. The composition centers on a winged figure positioned in the lower center, kneeling within a landscape and facing toward the right. Large, prominent wings extend upward and backward from the angel, anchoring the figure within the spatial arrangement. The angel is draped in voluminous robes characterized by heavy, rhythmic folds that emphasize…
The Annunciation, a work by Francesco del Cossa, unfolds through a complex composition that spans a main panel and a predella. This religious work, dated about 1470, captures a profound moment rooted in Christian Theology and Biblical Narrative. Within the sacred space, the Archangel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary, marking the divine encounter that changes everything. The scene is not a solitary event but part of a larger unfolding…
The artwork titled Saint Catherine and Saint Clare is a religious portrait created by the artist Francesco del Cossa. This work dates to about 1470. The composition focuses on the depiction of two female saints, presented within a vertical and narrow format. The subject matter centers on these two figures, which are rendered with a focus on their sanctity and individual presence.
Saint Florian is a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Francesco del Cossa. This specific work was created around 1473/1474. It originated as the upper left panel of the Griffoni Polyptych, a larger multi-part altarpiece. The commission was requested by Floriano Griffoni for a family chapel located within the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
The fresco fragment known as Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus (detail) captures a specific moment of movement within a larger cycle. Created by the artist Francesco del Cossa, this work emerged in 1476. It resides within the walls of the Palazzo Schifanoia in Ferrara, Italy. The scene focuses on the intimate presence of pairs of lovers.
The Justice of Trajan and the widow1500
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Annunciationen og fødslen (Altarpiece af Observation)1470 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (13)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Griffoni Polyptych: The Crucifixion1473 · National Gallery of Art
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Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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April. Fresco in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail) - Triumph of Venus1470
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April. Fresco in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail) - Triumph of Venus1470
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Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)1470
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Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)1470
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Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (16)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (12)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Triumph of Minerva (detail of the right side)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of April Triumph of Venus (detail)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (10)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus (detail from the Bull)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (15)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus (detail)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Saint Lucy1474
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Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Portrait of a Man1472 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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The Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba; Cherub Holding Cornucopias of Cherries (recto and verso)Museum of Fine Arts
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Profile Portrait of a Boy
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Schifanoia - View of the Salone dei Mesi
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Portrait of a ManThyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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Allegori af april (detalje)1476 · Palazzo Schifanoia
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Schifanoia - March - Triumph of Minerva
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Schifanoia - April and May - Triumph of Venus (right view)
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Schifanoia - April and May - Allegory of April (detail)2
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Schifanoia - April and May - Triumph of Venus (detail)
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Schifanoia - April and May - Allegory of April (detail)
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Schifanoia - March - Triumph of Minerva (detail)
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Schifanoia - April and May - Triumph of Venus (detail)2
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Scenes from the Life of Saint Vincent Ferrer
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griffoni - St Peter and St John the Baptist (details)
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Griffoni Polyptych: Saint Florian (detail)National Gallery of Art
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Griffoni Polyptych: The Crucifixion (detail)National Gallery of Art
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Griffoni Polyptych: The Crucifixion (detail)National Gallery of Art
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Madonna with the Child and Saints1474 · Pinacoteca Nazionale
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St Peter1473 · Pinacoteca di Brera
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St Florian (Griffoni Polyptych)National Gallery of Art
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The Annunciation1470 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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Griffoni Polyptych: St Lucy1473 · National Gallery of Art
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Virgin and Child with An AngelMuseu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
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griffoni - St John the BaptistPinacoteca di Brera
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griffoni - St Vincent FerrerNational Gallery
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Schifanoia - April and May - Triumph of VenusPalazzo Schifanoia
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Francesco Del Cossa | Malerier fra denne liste |
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 Palazzo Schifanoia |
Ferrara | 22 | Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail), Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (14), Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (11) |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 6 | Griffoni Polyptych: The Crucifixion, Griffoni Polyptych: Saint Florian (detail), Griffoni Polyptych: The Crucifixion (detail) |
 Pinacoteca di Brera |
Milano | 3 | Griffoni Polyptych: St Peter and St John the Baptist, St Peter, griffoni - St John the Baptist |
 National Gallery |
London | 2 | Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer, griffoni - St Vincent Ferrer |
 Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya |
Barcelona | 2 | Saint Catherine and Saint Clare, Virgin and Child with An Angel |
 Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum |
Madrid | 2 | Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man |
 Bonnefanten Museum |
Maastricht | 1 | The Annunciation |
 Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister |
Dresden | 1 | Annunciationen og fødslen (Altarpiece af Observation) |
En lang karriere på 17 år, fra 1460 til 1476: Francesco Del Cossas mest berømte originalværker, vist år for år.
Vælg et årstal for at se de originale værker.
In Angel of annunciation kneeling in landscape, Francesco del Cossa presents a religious scene likely representing the Annunciation. The composition centers on a winged figure positioned in the lower center, kneeling within a landscape and facing toward the right. Large, prominent wings extend upward and backward from the angel, anchoring the figure within the spatial arrangement. The angel is draped in voluminous robes characterized by heavy, rhythmic folds that emphasize…
The artwork titled Saint Catherine and Saint Clare is a religious portrait created by the artist Francesco del Cossa. This work dates to about 1470. The composition focuses on the depiction of two female saints, presented within a vertical and narrow format. The subject matter centers on these two figures, which are rendered with a focus on their sanctity and individual presence.
Mere fra 1470
#12 Annunciationen og fødslen (Altarpiece af Observation)
#19 April. Fresco in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail) - Triumph of Venus
#20 April. Fresco in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail) - Triumph of Venus
#21 Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)
#22 Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)
#56 The Annunciation
Within the hallowed halls of the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid resides a painting that transcends mere representation, offering instead a glimpse into the soul of 15th-century Italy – Francesco del Cossa's "Portrait of a Man." Completed around 1472, this oil on panel work is more than just a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of status, contemplation, and the burgeoning humanist ideals that defined the era. The painting immediately draws…
To stand before the Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer is to step directly into the luminous heart of the Italian Renaissance. Created by the masterful hand of Francesco del Cossa in 1473, this monumental work transcends mere decoration; it is a profound meditation on faith, knowledge, and divine grace. The composition immediately commands attention, drawing the viewer into an architectural space where earthly grandeur meets celestial mystery. At its core…
Mere fra 1473
Saint Florian is a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Francesco del Cossa. This specific work was created around 1473/1474. It originated as the upper left panel of the Griffoni Polyptych, a larger multi-part altarpiece. The commission was requested by Floriano Griffoni for a family chapel located within the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
Mere fra 1474
To stand before this monumental fresco detail is to step directly into the vibrant, complex heart of the Quattrocento Renaissance. The Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo, attributed to Francesco del Cossa, is not merely a depiction of an event; it is a profound meditation on cycles—the cycle of life, the triumph over darkness, and the eternal return of divine grace. The sheer scale, measuring an impressive 216 by 320…
Mere fra 1476
#4 Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (14)
#5 Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (11)
#10 Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus (detail)
#13 Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva
#14 Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva
#15 Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo
#16 Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (13)
Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail) (1476), Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara. Derefter følger Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer (1473) og Griffoni Polyptych: St Peter and St John the Baptist (1473).
40 år gammel: Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail) er fra 1476, og Francesco Del Cossa blev født i 1436.
Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail), Griffoni Polyptych: St Vincent Ferrer, Griffoni Polyptych: St Peter and St John the Baptist, Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (14), Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (11), Angel of annunciation kneeling in landscape, The Annunciation, Saint Catherine and Saint Clare, Saint Florian og Allegory of April: Triumph of Venus (detail). Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 64 værker af Francesco Del Cossa, dateret fra 1460 til 1476.
Primært i Palazzo Schifanoia (Ferrara), National Gallery of Art (Washington) og Pinacoteca di Brera (Milano). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1476: 21 af de 61 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail).
På denne side er det tidligste Angel of annunciation kneeling in landscape (1460) og det seneste Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail) (1476).
Allegory (9), People (9) og Mythology (8), fordelt på de 61 værker på denne side.
Fresco, for 23 af de 61 værker på denne side.
Renaissance og Early renaissance, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Allegory of May: Triumph of Apollo (detail), Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (14) og Allegory of March: Triumph of Minerva (detail) (11): Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara har 22 af værkerne på denne side.
Francesco del Cossa (ca. 1436 – 1477) var en central skikkelse inden for den italienske renæssance og tæt knyttet til den ferræresiske skole. Født i Ferrara, Italien, fremstår han som en fascinerende personlighed, hvis liv og karriere er delvist indhyllet i historiens tåger. Alligevel står hans kunstneriske bidrag, især hans fresker, som uomtvistelige vidnesbyrd om hans tekniske dygtighed og hans innovative tilgang til den spirende renæssancestil.
Del Cossa var søn af stenhuggeren Cristofano del Cossa, som også arbejdede som kunstner. Der findes ikke meget definitiv viden om Franciscos tidlige kunstneriske uddannelse, men det antages, at han assisterede sin far med maleriet af dekorationerne til kapellet i Bispegården i Ferrara omkring 1lag 1456. Denne tidlige eksponering for det kunstneriske håndværk har uden tvivl formet hans fundamentale udvikling. Det ser ud til, at han rejste uden for Ferrara i slutningen af tyverne eller begyndelsen af trediverne, hvor han opsamlede erfaringer og potentielt stiftede bekendtskab med nye kunstneriske strømninger.
Del Cossa fejres primært for sine freskocyklusser, mest bemærkelsesværdigt dem, der pryder Palazzo Schifanoia, et sommerpalads lige uden for Ferraras byporte. I samarbejde med Cosimo Tura bidrog han til de detaljerede allegoriske dekorationer, der skildrer stjernetegnene og årets måneder. Specifikke fresker tilskrevet del Cossa inkluderer "Majs Allegori – Apollons Triumf", som er berømt for sin slående fremstilling af en sværm af nøgne småbørn arrangeret i en visuelt fængslende formation, samt "Aprils Allegori", der indeholder en tidlig repræsentation af de tre gracer, hvilket går forud for Botticellis berømte version. Disse fresker demonstrerer hans mesterskab inden for perspektiv, detaljerigdom og narrativ historiefortælling.
Udover Palazzo Schifanoia skabte del Cossa andre betydningsfulde værker:
Del Cossas stil afspejler en sammensmeltning af de indflydelser, der er karakteristiske for den ferræresiske renæssance. Selvom hans arbejde har rødder i tidligere gotiske traditioner, udviser det en stigende engagement med klassiske former og humanistiske idealer. Hans sans for detaljen, især i gengivelsen af tekstiler og teksturer, afslører en skarp observationsevne. Indflydelsen fra det tidlige nederlandske maleri kan også spores i hans omhyggelige detaljerigdom. Hans korte, men indflydelsesrige periode i Bologna under beskyttelse af Bentivoglio-familien forfinede yderligere hans stil og førte til nogle af hans mest fejrede portrætter.
Francesco del Cossas eftermæle hviler på hans bidrag til den ferræresiske renæssancekunst og hans unikke kunstneriske vision. Selvom hans karriere var relativt kort, efterlod han sig en samling værker, der udstiller periodens dynamik og innovation. Hans fresker i Palazzo Schifanoia er uvurderlige dokumenter om det 15. århundredes hofliv og kunstneriske mæcenatvirksomhed. Hans skildringer af klassiske temaer, såsom de tre gracer, demonstrerer en tidlig optagethed af humanistiske idealer. Del Cossas nyere anerkendelse i Ali Smiths roman "How to Be Both" og hans forbindelse til en Google Earth-skattejagt har yderligere kastet lys over denne ofte oversete renæssancemester.
