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Title: Discuss the patronage and disguised symbolism of the Portinari Altarpiece (Fig. 19-19).
Post by: SkorpionX on Nov 13, 2017
Discuss the patronage and disguised symbolism of the Portinari Altarpiece (Fig. 19-19).


Title: Re: Discuss the patronage and disguised symbolism of the Portinari Altarpiece (Fig. 19-19).
Post by: lntit on Nov 13, 2017
The head of the Medici bank in Bruges, Tommaso Portinari, commissioned the work for the family chapel. The Nativity is seen in the central panel with the patrons on the outer wings. The background is continuous.