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Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497)
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Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497)
Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497). Procession of the Youngest King. 1459-1460. ITALY. Florence. Medici Riccardi Palace. The Magi with Lorenzo the Magnificent and his retinue. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Fresco
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Called Day Light Florence Fresco Lorenzo Magi Magnificent Medici Procession Quattrocento Renaissance Retinue Youngest Benozzo Gozzoli Lese
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This stunning fresco, titled "Procession of the Youngest King," is a masterpiece by the Florentine artist Benozzo Gozzoli, also known as Benozzo di Lese (1420-1497). Painted between 1459 and 1460, this artwork is located in the Medici Riccardi Palace in Florence, Italy. The scene depicts the Magi, or wise men, on their way to pay homage to the infant Jesus, accompanied by Lorenzo de' Medici and his retinue. Lorenzo de' Medici, who was born in 1449, is famously known as Lorenzo the Magnificent due to his exceptional patronage of the arts and his political acumen. The artist has captured the grandeur and opulence of the Medici court in this vibrant and intricately detailed fresco. The procession takes place outdoors, with the warm, golden light of day illuminating the scene and casting long shadows on the cobblestone streets. The fresco is a prime example of the Quattrocento period in Italian art, characterized by its focus on realism, perspective, and naturalism. The rich colors and dynamic compositions of this era are on full display in "Procession of the Youngest King," as the artist skillfully captures the individual expressions and movements of each figure. The fresco's horizontal format invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the scene, taking in the intricate details of the clothing, the horses and their trappings, and the various symbols and emblems that adorn the procession. The overall effect is one of wonder and awe, as the viewer is transported back to the bustling streets of Renaissance Florence and the courts of the powerful Medici family.
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