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Written by Ives on 2024-12-30 at 18:26

Finally got to see one of my favorite paintings again, after 15 years. Hard to believe this is 570 years old. It looks so modern!

Jean #Fouquet - Madonna - 1454

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Written by Noujoum on 2024-12-30 at 18:32

@ives what is it that you appreciate about this painting so much?

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Written by Ives on 2024-12-30 at 18:37

@noujoum The clarity of the lines and composition, the vibrant colors of the clothes and angels contrasted with the pale white skin, the blue and red angels that remind me of mathematical tilings. It's so much more stylish than traditional Madonna with child paintings. Must have been quite radical at the time. I definitely couldn't believe its age when I first saw it.

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Written by Ives on 2024-12-30 at 18:46

@noujoum BTW: looks like you're German? This painting is one half of a diptych. The other half can be found in Berlin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melun_Diptych

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Written by Noujoum on 2024-12-30 at 18:49

@ives ah! Interesting! Yes, German here, have lived almost 20 years in Berlin and appreciated the vast art collections

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Written by Noujoum on 2024-12-30 at 18:47

@ives thanks for the elaboration! I can see why you like it. I'm more of a Raphael Madonna with strawberries kind of person

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Written by Ives on 2024-12-30 at 21:42

@noujoum I like that. I like how it looks like a more or less "normal" everyday situation. Not one of those boring madonna's with a very pious look and extremely static pose.

And he is a masterful painter; no discussion about that.

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