Oriental Spiritual Paintings

The Third Stop of the International Tour Exhibition

·Florence·

One of the Oldest Art Galleries in the World

The Uffizi Gallery is regarded as one of the oldest art galleries in the world. Its history can be traced back to 1560, when Cosimo I of the Medici family commissioned the architect Giorgio Vasari to design this building. In 1765, the Uffizi Gallery was officially opened to the public and became one of the world's earliest public museums.

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The Only Panel Painting by Michelangelo

The Uffizi Gallery also houses the only panel painting by Michelangelo, "The Holy Family". This painting is one of the few non-sculpture works by the artist, demonstrating his exceptional painting skills. Interestingly, the background of this painting is filled with nude figures, which was very rare in religious-themed works at that time.

"The Holy Family" is an oil painting on wood panel created by Michelangelo between 1503 and 1506, and it is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery. This painting takes the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the infant Jesus as its subject matter, depicting the familial happiness they enjoy as an ordinary carpenter's family. With his superb craftsmanship, Michelangelo portrays the true emotions of the characters and their delicate skin. The nude youths in the background reflect his understanding of the beauty of the human body.

"Bacchus" is one of Caravaggio's masterpieces, created in 1596. The painting depicts Bacchus, the god of wine, semi-reclining at a banquet. He wears a crown of grapevines and holds a wine cup in his hand, presenting an intoxicating image.

Caravaggio employed exquisite techniques of chiaroscuro to depict the delicate textures of Bacchus and the surrounding environment, imbuing the painting with a strong sense of realism and vitality, which reflects his unique artistic style.

"Venus of Urbino" is an oil painting created by the Italian painter Titian in 1538, and it is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. In the painting, Venus lies comfortably on a couch, with a flirtatious look in her eyes. Details such as the little dog beside her and the maidservant in the inner room add a touch of the breath of daily life to the work.

With his exquisite brushstrokes and harmonious colors, Titian presented the plump, natural, youthful and healthy image of Venus. This work reflects the essential spirit of the Renaissance that advocates the liberation of human nature, and has exerted a profound influence on later generations.

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