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Antonio Mario AspettatiEntrance of the Choir of the Basilica of Santa Croce
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Antonio Maria Aspettati (1880–1949) was an Italian painter born on 25 March 1880 in Florence, where he also trained at the local Academy of Fine Arts. He began exhibiting at just eighteen and became known for his highly detailed church interiors, palace halls, and museum spaces, always characterized by “exacts prospettive con geniali effetti di luce” (“precise perspective with ingenious lighting effects”) .
Over his career, Aspettati participated in local exhibitions, won accolades (including at Florence’s “Mostra del Soldato”), and was invited to the VII Quadriennale di Roma. He was an honorary member of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
This evocative oil painting presents one side of the Gothic choir inside Florence’s Basilica of Santa Croce. Four priests sing with open books, their vestments illuminated by ambient, filtered light. Their faces are turned slightly toward the viewer, capturing their solemn devotion. The choir stalls appear mostly empty, emphasizing the quiet grandeur of the setting.
Behind the singers, a large Gothic stained-glass window glows softly, its coloured light framing the scene and casting gentle tones on the stone architecture. Rich architectural details—pointed arches, ornate column capitals, and wooden stalls—highlight Aspettati’s mastery of perspective and his fascination with historic ecclesiastical interiors.
The overall mood is intimate yet reverent. The nearly vacant choir amplifies the contemplative atmosphere, allowing the viewer to focus on the sacred act of singing and the timeless beauty of Gothic architecture.
The painting sizes are 43.5 x 33.5 cm
the painting is signed on the lower left
- Creator:Antonio Mario Aspettati (1880 - 1949, Italian)
- Dimensions:Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: b161stDibs: LU2841216582512
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