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Saint Paul by Lippo Memmi (Filippo di Memmo)

Saint Paul

Saint Paul

The Met

Artist: Lippo Memmi (Filippo di Memmo)(Italian, Sienese, active by 1317–died 1356)

Date: ca. 1330

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions: Overall, with arched top and engaged frame, 37 3/4 x 19 in. (95.9 x 48.3 cm); painted surface 35 1/8 x 16 1/2 in. (89.2 x 41.9 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888

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Bearded man in dark teal tunic and purple cloak holds sword and papers, framed by ornate gold arch

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A vertical panel painting depicts a bearded man from the waist up, set against a textured gold background. The man has a dark brown beard and mustache, and short dark brown hair. His skin is light, and he looks directly forward. He wears a dark teal tunic, visible at his chest, covered by a draped purple cloak that falls over his shoulders and arms. In his right hand, he holds a long, reddish-brown sword vertically, with the hilt positioned near his waist. In his left hand, he holds a stack of several white papers or scrolls. The top paper clearly shows the text "AD ROMANO" and below it, partially visible, "PAVLVS". A circular, ornate halo with concentric patterns of raised dots and lines surrounds his head, contrasting with the gold background. The gold background itself is textured and extends upwards into a pointed arch, decorated with intricate geometric patterns and raised relief work along its edges. The figure occupies the central portion of the frame, which is bordered by a simple gold band.

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