Saint Thomas Aquinas Aided by Saints Peter and Paul
The Met
Artist: Bartolomeo degli Erri(Italian, Modena, active 1460–79)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 17 x 12 in. (43.2 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1923
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Monastic figures and bearded men in a multi-level pink architectural structure filled with open books
Detailed Description
A multi-level architectural interior is rendered in shades of pink and brown. The space is divided vertically by a prominent white column on the left and horizontally by floor levels. In the upper left section, a figure in a dark hooded robe, visible from the chest up, reads an open red book while leaning on a dark railing. This figure is positioned within an arched opening, possibly a balcony or upper window. Below this, on the mid-left side, another figure in a dark hooded robe stands, facing right. This figure has a golden halo around their head and appears to be reaching towards a shelf of open books behind them. This area is also framed by a large archway. The right side features a lower level with a wooden counter, behind which three figures are positioned. The central figure wears a dark hooded robe and reads an open book placed on the counter. To the left of this central figure, an older man with a white beard and a red garment looks towards the center. To the right, another older man with a white beard and a striped garment also looks towards the center. Above these three figures, a long shelf holds numerous open books, some with prominent red covers, arranged in a row. Soft, muted lighting highlights the architectural forms and the figures within.
Generated by gemini-2.5-flash
