The artwork, titled “Christ in Glory with St. Benedict (c.480-547), St. Romuald (c.952-1027), St. Attinia, St. Grecinia and the donor, abbot Buonvicini,” was created by Domenico Ghirlandaio in the year 1492. This Early Renaissance masterpiece is an oil painting on a panel with dimensions of 308 x 199 cm. It falls under the genre of religious painting and epitomizes the themes and aesthetics of the Early Renaissance art movement.
In the artwork, Christ is depicted in a state of glory, positioned at the upper center, surrounded by clouds and attended by angels. He is portrayed holding a text and blessing with his other hand, embodying his divine authority. Below Christ, the scene is filled with saints and religious figures. St. Benedict and St. Romuald, clad in their monastic robes, stand prominently on either side. Kneeling in veneration are St. Attinia and St. Grecinia, dressed in richly detailed garments. The donor, abbot Buonvicini, dressed in monastic attire, is seen at the lower right, with his gaze directed towards Christ. The background features a serene, expansive landscape, characterized by rolling hills and water bodies, typical of the bucolic settings in Renaissance art. The painting is encased in a rounded arch, enhancing its grandeur and focal composition.
