Painting is possessed of a divine power, for not only . . . does it make the absent present, but it also, after many centuries, makes the dead almost alive, so that they are recognized with great admiration . . . -Leon Battista Alberti

 

Painting is possessed of a divine power, for not only . . . does it make the absent present, but it also, after many centuries, makes the dead almost alive, so that they are recognized with great admiration . . .


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This quote is just one of 6 total Leon Battista Alberti quotes in our collection. Leon Battista Alberti is known for saying 'Painting is possessed of a divine power, for not only . . . does it make the absent present, but it also, after many centuries, makes the dead almost alive, so that they are recognized with great admiration . . .' as well as some of the following quotes.

It was never shameful to learn from any teacher things that are useful to know.

Leon Battista Alberti

When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.

Leon Battista Alberti

A man can do all things if he but wills them.

Leon Battista Alberti

We must always take from nature what we paint and always choose the most beautiful things.

Leon Battista Alberti