Saint Lucy and Her Mother at the Shrine of Saint Agatha; Saint Lucy Giving Alms; Saint Lucy before Paschasius; Saint Lucy Resisting Efforts to Move Her
The Met
Artist: Giovanni di Bartolommeo Cristiani(Italian, Florence, active 1367–98)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: (.4 and .3) 9 3/4 x 15 1/8 in. (24.8 x 38.4 cm); (.1) 9 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (24.1 x 38.7 cm); (.2) 10 x 15 in. (25.4 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A crowned man on a throne gestures towards a haloed woman, flanked by soldiers
Detailed Description
The rectangular panel depicts a multi-figure scene set within an ornate, arched architectural framework. On the left, a long-bearded man with a gold crown sits on a high-backed golden throne, dressed in a long green robe with gold trim. He gestures with his right hand towards the center. To his left, a soldier in a blue tunic, red hose, and a helmet stands holding a spear and a red shield. In the center, a man in a flowing pink robe with gold trim stands facing the seated figure, his right hand extended. To his right, a woman with a golden halo stands, dressed in a long red cloak over a blue dress, holding a small book in her left hand and gesturing with her right. To the right of the woman, a group of four soldiers stands. The foremost soldier wears a green tunic, red hose, and a helmet, holding a large yellow shield decorated with a black scorpion. Behind him, another soldier holds a red shield with the gold letters "SPQR" visible. The soldiers wear various helmets and cloaks, with spears visible behind them. The background features patterned walls and golden architectural elements, indicating an interior setting. The color palette is dominated by reds, greens, blues, and gold.
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