Antique magic lantern slide featuring "St. John Evangelist Resurrects Drusiana" by Giotto di Bondone (1266/7–1337). This fresco is part of the Peruzzi Chapel in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy, created between 1313-1320.
Giotto’s work marks a turning point in Western art, transitioning from medieval stylization to early Renaissance realism. His innovative use of space, perspective, and naturalistic figures influenced generations of artists. This scene depicts St. John miraculously raising Drusiana from the dead, showcasing Giotto’s narrative brilliance and emotional depth.
This slide was produced for Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts, Department of Art, and was likely used in art history lectures focusing on early Italian Renaissance fresco cycles.
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Slides featuring Giotto’s fresco cycles, especially from the Peruzzi Chapel, are moderately rare. Slides from Santa Croce’s frescoes hold particular value for art historians and collectors due to Giotto’s prominence as a foundational figure in Western art.