Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2211: Sunny and boundless grassland
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As Ye Tian said before, Raphael's "Madonna and Child" is a very small oil painting on wood. It looks only bigger than an adult man's palm and is only 17.5 centimeters wide. Height 18 cm.
Although very small, this famous oil painting is of great artistic value. It is famous in the history of Western art and is a priceless top-notch work of art.
This oil painting is mounted in a classic-style gold frame, radiating dazzling golden light, and hung in a bulletproof glass display cabinet that also uses gold as the main body.
The display cabinet is just over two meters high. The side facing everyone is made of high-definition transparent bulletproof glass, allowing visitors to appreciate this top-notch work of art. The other three sides are made of extremely strong and thick alloy.
This golden display cabinet is not only extremely strong and difficult to destroy, it is also a specially made high-end safe.
Once the bulletproof glass of the display cabinet is attacked, it will immediately activate its defense function, and immediately receive Raphael's "Madonna and Child" into the display cabinet, protect it, and sound an alarm.
Looking at the golden bulletproof glass display cabinet and the classic gold picture frame in front of them, everyone couldn't help but be amazed by the Russians' generosity and felt dazzled.
But what fascinates everyone more, or what attracts everyone's attention more, is the outstanding painting in the golden frame by Raphael, one of the three masters of Renaissance art, "The Madonna and Child".
In this small oil painting on wood, the Virgin Mary is holding the Son of **** in her arms, sitting on a chair, looking down at the open Bible in her hand, the Son in her arms is also looking over her shoulder. Bible.
The expressions of both mother and son are very focused. The image of the Virgin Mary is holy and elegant, with the brilliance of motherhood; the image of the Son **** has a divine flavor in the innocence.
The background of the painting includes pastoral scenery such as snow-covered distant mountains, clear lake water, tall and tall trees, etc., which creates a tranquil and elegant mood and embodies the vivid beauty of painting.
Due to its age and the fact that it is an oil painting on wood, the surface of this oil painting inevitably has some small cracks and is slightly faded.
However, this does not affect the artistry of the painting, but adds a sense of historical vicissitudes.
Unconsciously, everyone was completely attracted by this painting and integrated into the wonderful artistic conception created by the painting.
The dignified and elegant image of the Virgin in the painting, as well as the sacred aura it exuded, moved almost everyone present and put a beautiful smile on everyone's face.
And this is the unique charm of the Madonna painted by Raphael, which no one can match.
Although Ye Tian is not a Christian and has no interest in such stories with religious themes, he was also moved by Raphael's painting and quietly admired it.
While appreciating this painting, he did not forget to turn on the perspective and secretly looked through this top-notch work of art.
Everywhere he looked, he could see the golden bulletproof glass showcase, the gold picture frame inside the showcase, and Raphael's "Madonna and Child" in an instant.
He did not find any hidden secrets in this priceless top-notch work of art, but he saw the entire process of Raphael creating this oil painting and saw many traces left by Raphael.
At this moment, he seemed to have traveled more than five hundred years ago, standing behind Raphael like a ghost, witnessing with his own eyes how Raphael used his talent to create this oil painting.
In addition, Ye Tian also took a thorough look at the golden display cabinet in front of him and understood its structure clearly.
Unfortunately, he is not an art thief, nor does he despise it. For him, understanding the structure of this golden showcase is of no use.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Tian had finished looking through and found nothing.
Then he ended the perspective and began to continue admiring the top work of art from the Renaissance in front of him, looking intoxicated.
The rest of the people at the scene were the same, and everyone was admiring the painting with fascination. As for whether it was a performance or a true expression of true feelings, only the person involved knew.
It took a long time for everyone to wake up.
Immediately afterwards, there was a sound of admiration at the scene.
"Wow! This oil painting is so beautiful! Raphael deserves to be one of the three masters of Renaissance art. His paintings can always move people and give people a sense of sacredness. It's really Great! ”
"Yes, there is always a refreshing and joyful feeling when appreciating Raphael's Madonna. This is Raphael, who will always be the 'clear and boundless grassland' in people's hearts, the embodiment of ideal beauty"
Everyone at the scene was in awe, and everyone looked intoxicated. It is unknown how many people at the scene understood the painting.
After some exclamation, someone at the scene immediately said loudly:
"Mr. Steven, you are the world's top antique art appraisal expert with extremely sharp vision. Can you explain to everyone this painting of Raphael's "Madonna and Child"? I believe everyone is interested in it. Want to hear it"
With these words, everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian, looking forward to his response.
Even experts and scholars from the Hermitage Museum like Mikhail looked at Ye Tian one after another, with a look in their eyes that meant they were going to school.
Ye Tian turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound, then glanced at everyone present, then nodded with a smile and said:
"Well, it's better to be respectful than to obey. Since everyone wants to hear my explanation, it's hard for me to refuse. Let me explain to you this painting of Raphael's "Madonna and Child""
Before he finished speaking, there was a warm round of applause.
"Pa bang bang"
Everyone at the scene was applauding and gave their own applause.
When the applause subsided, Ye Tian's clear voice immediately came out again, and he began to explain the custom artwork in front of everyone.
"As we all know, Raphael, one of the three masters of Renaissance art, had a very deep belief in the Virgin Mary. With the brush in his hand, the Virgin Mary he painted was always holy, elegant and dignified.
Raphael painted many famous Madonnas throughout his life, the most famous of which is the "Sistine Madonna", whose artistic value is not inferior to the "Mona" by Leonardo da Vinci in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Lisa".
The small "Madonna and Child" in front of you was created by Raphael around 1502. It is probably the last oil painting by Raphael from Umbria to Florence. It has great significance. special.
In 1871, the then Russian Tsar Alexander II purchased this painting from Italy and gave it to Queen Maria. Since then, this famous painting has been collected in the Hermitage.
In 1970, the former Soviet Union issued a set of seven stamps titled "European Famous Paintings from Soviet Museums". The famous painting on the first stamp was Raphael's "Madonna and Child." ....."
Next, Ye Tian combined the content and painting techniques of "The Virgin and the Child" to introduce the painting in detail and the related stories hidden behind this top-notch work of art.
As before, his explanation was still very professional and lively, making everyone at the scene listen with interest and gain a deeper understanding of this top-notch work of art.
Even Mikhail, experts and scholars from the Hermitage Museum, were unconsciously attracted by Ye Tian's explanation. While listening, they secretly gave a thumbs up in admiration.
Five or six minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
Ye Tian's explanation has ended, and the scene became quiet again.
However, no one left here. Everyone was concentrating on admiring this "Picture of the Virgin and the Son", and everyone gained something new.
After quietly admiring it for a moment, Ye Tian and the others walked away from the showcase and walked towards another bulletproof glass showcase not far away.
In the bulletproof glass display case, another outstanding painting by Raphael, "The Holy Family" is displayed.