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The fresco is located along the middle of the basilica's left aisle. Although the configuration of this space has changed since the artwork was created, there are clear indications that the fresco was aligned very precisely in relationship with the sight-lines and perspective arrangement of the room at the time; particularly a former entrance-way facing the painting; in order to enhance the ...
The Holy Trinity, situated almost halfway along the left aisle, is a pioneering early Renaissance work of Masaccio, showing his new ideas about perspective and mathematical proportions. Its meaning for the art of painting can easily be compared to the importance of Brunelleschi for architecture and Donatello for sculpture.
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Masaccio's Holy Trinity was painted with carefully calculated mathematical proportions, in which he was probably assisted by the architect Brunelleschi. Fra Angelico uses the simple motif of a small loggia accurately drafted to create an intimate space.
Adoration of the Trinity; Albani Torlonia Polyptych; The Allegory of Faith; An Allegory of the Old and New Testaments; Altarpiece of Saint Barbara (Pérez) Altarpiece of the Saints John; Calvary (Amstel) Calvary (Antonello da Messina) Crucifixion (Antonello da Messina) Apocalypse in Lilac, Capriccio
Masaccio is often compared to contemporaries like Donatello and Brunelleschi as a pioneer of the Renaissance, particularly for his use of single-point perspective. One technique that was unique to Masaccio, however, was the use of atmospheric, or aerial perspective. Both the mountains in the background, and the figure of Peter on the left are ...
The Trinity is an integral part of the Christian religion. There have been many interpretations and debates about the subject. The Trinity historically refers to the Father (God), Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. Countless Greek and Italian painters adopted the subject. Masaccio painted an Italian version known as the Holy Trinity. It was a ...
Madonna and Child with the Holy Trinity and Two Saints; Holy Trinity (Masaccio) Mystical Nativity (Filippo Lippi) N. Nativity Triptych (Bellini) P.