Saint Lawrence Enthroned with Saints and Donors
The Met
Artist: Fra Filippo Lippi(Italian, Florence ca. 1406–1469 Spoleto)
Date: 1440s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Central panel (a), overall, with arched top and added strips, 47 3/4 x 45 1/2 in. (121.3 x 115.6 cm); right panel (b) 28 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (72.4 x 39.1 cm); left panel (c) 28 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (72.4 x 39.4 cm) [panels substantially altered in size and shape
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure on a throne flanked by two standing and three kneeling figures against a gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical panel painting depicts a central enthroned figure surrounded by other figures, set against a shimmering gold background. The central figure, appearing youthful with light skin and short light hair, sits on a high-backed grey throne with a blue arched niche behind their head. They wear a long, flowing green robe over a grey tunic with gold trim and a decorated chest panel, holding a red book in their left hand. A gold halo encircles their head. Two standing figures flank the throne. The left standing figure, also youthful with light skin, short dark hair, and a halo, wears a blue tunic, a pink cloak, and a red cap, holding a long green palm frond. The right standing figure is similarly dressed and holds an identical palm frond, with red hose visible below their cloak. In the foreground, three figures kneel. On the left, two youthful figures with light skin and short light hair kneel, both wearing long, flowing red robes and facing right towards the central figure. On the right, a bald figure with light skin kneels, wearing a long, flowing pink robe, with hands clasped in front, facing left towards the central figure. The ground beneath the figures is dark with faint geometric patterns, and the background is predominantly textured gold leaf.
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