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The Recanati Polyptych is a multi-panel altarpiece painted by Lorenzo Lotto and completed in 1508 for the church of San Domenico in Recanati, Italy. Centered on the Virgin and Child, it arranges saints across separate panels beneath an upper register that includes a Pietà. The work belongs to Lotto's early career and combines Venetian color and detail with the structured format of an ecclesiastical commission.
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Who is the artist behind the Recanati Polyptych?
The Recanati Polyptych was painted by the Italian Renaissance master Lorenzo Lotto. It stands as one of his most important early altarpieces.
What church was the Recanati Polyptych painted for?
The multi-panel altarpiece was completed in 1508 for the church of San Domenico in Recanati, Italy. It was created to serve as a focal point for the Dominican congregation.
What is the structure and imagery of the Recanati Polyptych?
The work is centered on the Virgin and Child and arranges saints across separate panels. It uniquely features an upper register that includes a scene of the Pietà.
Where can I view the Recanati Polyptych today?
The polyptych was eventually removed from its original church setting. It is now prominently displayed in the Civic Museum of Recanati.
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