Saints Catherine of Alexandria, Barbara, Agatha, and Margaret
The Met
Artist: Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)(Italian, Siena 1398–1482 Siena)
Date: ca. 1470
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: (a) overall 18 3/4 x 6 in. (47.6 x 15.2 cm), painted surface 18 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (46.4 x 14 cm); (b) overall 18 3/4 x 6 in. (47.6 x 15.2 cm), painted surface 18 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (46.7 x 14.3 cm); (c) overall 18 3/4 x 6 in. (47.6 x 15.2 cm), painted surface 18 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (46.7 x 13.7 cm); (d) overall 18 3/4 x 6 in. (47.6 x 15.2 cm), painted surface 18 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. (46.4 x 14.3 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Four female figures in individual panels, each with a halo and holding a distinct object
Detailed Description
Four vertical panels are arranged side-by-side, each featuring a standing female figure against a textured gold background. Each figure is depicted under a golden arched niche and has a golden halo above her head. The ground beneath their feet is a dark, mottled brown.The leftmost figure stands facing slightly right, her head tilted left. She wears a red undergarment and a dark blue-black cloak, and has a small golden crown on her head. In her left hand, she holds a closed red book resting on her hip, while her raised right hand holds a golden compass or divider.The second figure stands facing slightly right, her head tilted downwards. She wears a light grey-blue undergarment and a red-orange cloak draped over her lower body and arms. Her right hand holds a small, light brown, multi-storied tower, which rests on her left hand.The third figure stands facing forward, her head tilted slightly left. She wears a long, flowing light orange-pink gown. In her left hand, she holds a small, dark bowl containing several round objects. Her right hand holds a long, dark, two-pronged fork or tool, pointing downwards.The rightmost figure stands facing slightly left, her head tilted downwards. She wears a light orange-pink undergarment and a dark brown-black cloak. Her head is covered by a white cloth. She holds a basket or bowl filled with small, round, light-colored objects in both hands. All figures have pale skin tones and soft facial features, with their garments rendered with visible folds.
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