Saint Alexander
The Met
Artist: Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro)(Italian, Vicchio di Mugello ca. 1395–1455 Rome)
Date: ca. 1425
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall 6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (15.9 x 15.6 cm); diameter of roundel 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lucy G. Moses, 1990
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bearded man in miter and red-gold robes, holding a staff, within a circular frame
Detailed Description
The artwork is a square panel depicting a half-length figure of a man within a circular frame. The central figure, a man with a light-colored beard and mustache, faces forward with a neutral expression. He wears a tall, ornate miter on his head, decorated with gold patterns and green and red jewels. A golden halo encircles his head, set against a deep, dark blue background. His right hand is raised with two fingers extended in a gesture, while his left hand holds a tall, golden staff topped with a curved cross. He is dressed in elaborate robes: a white undergarment, a red outer cloak with wide gold-patterned borders, and a gold-patterned stole around his neck. The gold patterns on his garments feature intricate scrolling designs. The circular central image is set against a wider gold background, which is decorated with a repeating pattern of small, overlapping circles and a swirling vine motif along the inner edge of the circle. The entire panel has a visible wooden frame at its edges.
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