The Coronation of the Virgin

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"This paper will analyze The Coronation of the Virgin, an altarpiece by Guariento di Arpo. Guariento was a painter from Padua in northern Italy. Documents show that he was active between the years 1338 and 1370. Guariento's The Coronation of the Virgin altarpiece was completed in 1344. In addition to this work, Guariento created numerous frescoes as well as paintings. His paintings include a series of scenes from the life of Saint Sebastian and a series of panels showing the hierarchy of angels ("Gothic Art," 1962, pp. 603-604). One of Guariento's most famous works is related to the altarpiece which is the theme of this paper. This is his fresco, The Coronation of the Virgin, which was commissioned for a room in the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) in Venice. This fresco, painted in 1365, has since been damaged by fire. Nevertheless, it is still considered to be a..."

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