9. Giovanni di Paolo made the painting for the Branchini Family Chapel in the church of San Dominico in Sienna, Italy. Who was painting made for?
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12. What was the Emphasis of the painting ? Giovanni di Paolo wanted his painting to portray the virgin as humble, regal and maternal. He created a humble Madonna by painting her sitting on the ground surrounded by flowers. The virgins crown, halo and ermine cloak show Madonna as the queen of heaven. Giovanni depicted her maternal role by painting her holding Jesus foot. Giovanni di Paolo also painted her with her head tilted looking at Jesus to show her looking after her child and the Christian faith.
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14. Secrete Message within the Painting The artist adorned the Madonna’s halo with a message in Latin stating,” Protect oh Virgin the man who has painted thee”
15. St. John the Baptist Retiring to the Dessert The Creation of the World and the Expulsion From Paradise Art Work by Giovanni di Paolo
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17. Works Cited “ Giovanni di Paolo.” International Dictionary of Art and Artist. Gale, 1990. Gale Biography in Context. Web. 29 Mar. 2011<http://ic.galegroup.com/icc/bic1/ ReferenceDetailsWindow>. “ Branchini Madonna.”(n.d.). Norton Simone Museum. Web. 30 Mar. 2011 < http://www.nortonsimon.org/collections/browse_title.php?id=F.1978.01.P >.