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The sea is rendered with a stylised, decorative quality, while the distant rocky outcrops and fortified cities provide a sense of geographical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePesellino, a follower of Fra Filippo Lippi, demonstrates a meticulous approach to detail, particularly in the rendering of the ships' rigging, the patterned garments of the figures, and the specific facial expressions of the crew. The use of tempera allows for a precise, linear clarity that defines the forms against the water. The palette is balanced, with the deep blues of the sea contrasting against the warm tones of the wooden vessels and the gold-leaf accents typical of the period. The inclusion of a small dog in the foreground adds a touch of domestic realism to the grand historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was originally part of a larger decorative cycle, likely intended for a domestic interior such as a cassone or a spalliera panel. These works were designed to be viewed at close range, allowing the observer to appreciate the fine brushwork and the narrative progression across the panel. The spatial arrangement is intentionally flattened, prioritising the clarity of the story over strict linear perspective. This approach creates a rhythmic, almost theatrical quality, where the viewer is invited to follow the movement of the ships across the frame. The work remains a fine example of the transition from late Gothic decorative sensibilities to the more structured humanism of the early Italian Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-stigmatization-of-saint-francis-taddeo-gaddi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Stigmatization of Saint Francis - Taddeo Gaddi — Taddeo Gaddi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/outline-of-twelve-of-the-frescoes-wanting-in-no-i-domenico-cunego\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOutline of Twelve of the Frescoes Wanting in No. I - Domenico Cunego — Domenico Cunego\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pesellino (Francesco di Stefano)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735323251023,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735329902927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735329935695,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735329968463,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735330001231,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735330033999,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735330066767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735330099535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735330132303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735330165071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735330197839,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735330230607,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Construction-of-the-Temple-of-Jerusalem_Poster_CompositorV1_1789035681496.jpg?v=1789036409","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-construction-of-the-temple-of-jerusalem-pesellino-francesco-di-stefano","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}