Holy Trinity
Summary
The Holy Trinity represents the Christian doctrine of the three persons of God: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, who are coequal, coeternal, and consubstantial, yet are one God. This fundamental Christian belief holds that God exists as one being in three distinct persons. In art, the Trinity is often depicted with God the Father supporting Christ crucified, with the Holy Spirit represented as a dove between them, visualizing the unity and distinction of the three persons.
Biblical Reference
Book(s): Various (doctrine developed from multiple passages)
Chapters/Verses: Matthew 28:19 (baptismal formula), 2 Corinthians 13:14 (apostolic blessing), John 14-16 (Farewell Discourse)
Artworks Depicting This Story
Trinity
A revolutionary work demonstrating Brunelleschi's principles of linear perspective. One of the first monumental Renaissance paintings to utilize linear perspective. The donors are shown kneeling on either side of the holy scene.
Disputa
Also known as the "Disputation of the Holy Sacrament," this fresco depicts the Church's triumph over heresy. The composition is organized in two zones: the heavenly realm above with Christ, Mary, John the Baptist, and the saints, and the earthly realm below with theologians debating the Eucharist.
