Who created "The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto"?

The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto was created by Saturnino Gatti in ca. 1490.

When was "The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1490.

What medium is "The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto"?

The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto is Tempera and gold on wood.

Is "The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto" in the public domain?

Yes, The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto

Saturnino Gatti

ca. 1490

Medium

Tempera and gold on wood

Dimensions

33 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (84.5 x 54.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1973

Accession Number

1973.319

Tags

ShipsAngelsMadonna and Child

Art Historical Context

Saturnino Gatti's *The Translation of the House of Loreto*ca. 1490) is a luminous tempera and gold panel painting that captures a pivotal miracle in Catholic lore. Depicting angels transporting the Virgin Mary's humble Nazareth home—complete with the Madonna and Child its new site in Loreto, Italy, the work buzzes with ethereal energy. Ships in the scene nod to an early legend of the house's sea voyage, blending divine intervention with maritime wonder. Gatti, a late-15th-century artist from Abruzzo, infused his Renaissance-style compositions with vibrant colors and intricate details, bridging...

The Translation of the Holy House of Loreto

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