Madonna of Mercy and Lamentation, Renaissance fresco in Ognissanti Church, Florence, Italy
The Madonna of Mercy and Lamentation fresco shows the Virgin Mary extending her protective cloak over followers while expressing grief for Christ's death.
Domenico Ghirlandaio created this religious artwork in 1472, during a period when Florence was experiencing significant artistic and cultural growth under Lorenzo de Medici.
This fresco represents the medieval tradition of depicting the Virgin Mary as a protective figure, combining religious symbolism with naturalistic Renaissance painting techniques.
The fresco remains in its original location within Ognissanti Church, which opens daily from morning to evening except during religious services.
The composition includes members of the Vespucci family, marking one of Ghirlandaio's early experiments with portrait integration in religious scenes.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1472
Creator: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Made from material: fresco
GPS coordinates: 43.77240,11.24590
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:40
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