An Episode from the Life of Saint Giovanni Gualberto
The Met
Artist: Niccolò di Pietro Gerini(Italian, Florentine, active by 1368–died 1414/15)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Arched top, 57 3/4 x 28 1/2 in. (146.7 x 72.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1958
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man in a miter and robes stands over a kneeling man, with a crucifix and two figures.
Detailed Description
The artwork is an arched panel depicting a scene within an interior space. In the center, a man with a halo, wearing a pink robe and blue cloak, stands facing right, with his left hand raised towards a crucifix. He has a short beard and wears a pink miter. Below him, a man in a green tunic and red hose kneels on his right knee, facing left, with his hands clasped together. His head is tilted upwards towards the standing figure. Next to the kneeling man, on the lower right, lies a helmet and a sword.To the right of the standing figure, a golden crucifix with the figure of Christ is mounted on a dark cross, angled slightly towards the center. Below the crucifix is a white cloth draped over a red patterned altar or table, on which three golden chalices are placed. The background behind these elements features a dark doorway with golden architectural details.To the left of the central standing figure, two other men are partially visible. The man closer to the center wears a light brown tunic and red hose, looking towards the central figure. Behind him, only the head and neck of a white horse with a red bridle are visible, along with a man in a red cap and brown tunic. The background on the left also shows a dark doorway with golden details.The upper part of the arched panel features an ornate golden architectural structure with a central circular motif and decorative scrollwork. The overall color palette includes rich reds, blues, greens, and gold.
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