Saint Nicholas Providing Dowries
The Met
Artist: Bicci di Lorenzo(Italian, Florence 1373–1452 Florence)
Date: 1433–35
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 12 x 22 1/4 in. (30.5 x 56.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A haloed figure holds gold discs near a window; inside, a woman washes a man's feet
Detailed Description
The rectangular painting depicts a two-part scene, with a building featuring a red-tiled roof spanning the upper portion. On the left, an outdoor scene shows a haloed figure standing on a light-colored stone block, reaching up to a barred window. This figure wears a blue tunic and a flowing red cloak, and holds a small gold disc, with another disc visible just inside the window. Behind this figure, a narrow, dark passageway leads into the distance, flanked by light-colored walls and revealing a glimpse of green foliage. The right side of the painting portrays an interior room, open to the viewer. A man with a dark tunic and a white head covering sits on a low stool, facing left. A woman in a pink dress kneels before him, attending to his feet, which are partially submerged in a small, light-colored basin. Behind her, another woman in a long green dress and a white head covering stands, looking down at the scene. In the background, a large bed with a vibrant red cover and white drapery is visible. A figure's head and arm are partially visible under the white covers of the bed. Two small gold discs rest on the red bedspread. To the far right, outside the house, a small walled area contains several trees with golden-yellow foliage.
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