Gandolfino da roreto (gandolfino d'asti), mentioned in 1493-1518 the nativity of christ italy, late 15th - early 16th centuries. In the inventory of the stroganov palace, gandolfino da roreto's painting was listed as a work by an unknown german artist. The fairy-tale atmosphere of the scene, the landscape depicting medieval towers and a cathedral, the abundant use of gold and the treatment of the folds of the characters' clothes are reminiscent of the works of northern european masters. Nevertheless, the painting organically fits into the circle of works of the northern italian piedmontese school, whose masters often depicted the scene of the nativity of christ among the ruins in the presence of angels. The ruins of an ancient roman building under a thatched roof symbolize both the birthplace of christ and the collapse of the pagan world, which is being replaced by christianity. The thistle growing in the foreground recalls the suffering of christ. In joseph's hands is a staff with a knob in the form of a salamander, symbolizing his chastity. Canvas (transferred from wood) technique: tempera dimensions: 213x102 cm receipt: receipt in 1926. Transferred from the stroganov collection inventory number: ge-4153. Date: end of the 15th - beginning of the 16th centuries..
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