The Twelve Apostles: Saints Bartholomew, Andrew, Matthew, James the Greater, Thaddeus, Philip, James the Lesser, Simon, Peter, Paul, Thomas, and John
The Met
Artist: Bergognone (Ambrogio di Stefano da Fossano)(Italian, Milan ca. 1453–1523 Milan)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil and gold on wood
Dimensions: Each 12 1/4 x 6 in. (31.1 x 15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1926
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Black and white painting of a bearded man with a halo, holding a book and knife, over text
Detailed Description
This vertical, black and white painting depicts a male figure in profile, facing right, against a simple architectural background. The man occupies most of the frame, from just above his head to his waist. He has dark, wavy hair that reaches his shoulders and a full beard and mustache. A faint halo encircles his head. He wears a dark, long-sleeved tunic, covered by a lighter, draped cloak fastened at his right shoulder with a round brooch. His left hand, positioned at chest height, holds a large, dark book with a visible spine. His right hand, lower down, grasps a long, slender knife with a pointed blade, held vertically against his dark tunic. The background features faint outlines of architectural elements, suggesting a room or niche. Below the figure, a white rectangular panel spans the width of the painting. On this panel, black capital letters spell out "S. B. TOLAMEVS".
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