Totila before Saint Benedict
The Met
Artist: Benozzo Gozzoli (Benozzo di Lese di Sandro)(Italian, Florence ca. 1420–1497 Pistoia)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 18 in. (39.4 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1915
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowned figure kneels before a seated, haloed figure, with other people and buildings
Detailed Description
A painted scene depicts a gathering of figures in an outdoor setting with architectural elements under a light blue sky. On the left, a group of men stands, some wearing red and gold armor with blue leggings, others in turbans and long robes. One armored figure in the foreground points his right hand towards the center. Behind them, a low, green-brown hill rises, topped by a small, dark green tree. A figure wearing a gold crown and an elaborate red and gold robe kneels on his right knee in the center-left, facing right. His hands are raised slightly, palms open. To the right, a bearded man with a golden halo sits on a dark, low seat. He wears a dark brown robe and extends his right arm, pointing his index finger towards the kneeling figure. Surrounding him are several other men in similar dark robes, some with their hands clasped or raised in front of them. In the background, a light pink building with a pointed roof and arched windows, featuring a star-like symbol on its facade, stands behind the central figures. A light-colored path leads from this building towards the foreground. To the far right, a reddish-brown building with a large, dark archway is visible. The ground in the foreground is a light tan color. The sky above is a pale blue with scattered white clouds.
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