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DiaporamaThe Descent of the Holy Ghost
Luca Signorelli (1450 – 1523)
Luca Signorelli (c. 1450-1523) was a pivotal Italian Renaissance painter known for dramatic frescoes, masterful draftsmanship, and innovative use of foreshortening. Explore his masterpieces like 'The Last Judgment' at Orvieto Cathedral & discover his
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About this artwork
- Title: The Descent of the Holy Ghost
- Artist: Luca Signorelli
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Topics: ghosts , religious , saints
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