Saint Ursula and Her Maidens
The Met
Artist: Niccolò di Pietro(Italian, Venetian, active 1394–1427/30)
Date: ca. 1410
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 37 x 31 in. (94 x 78.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowned woman with a halo stands centrally, flanked by ten women, holding two flags
Detailed Description
A central female figure, crowned and with a golden halo, stands against a red background. She is flanked by ten other women, five on each side, arranged in a semicircle around her. The central figure wears a long, elaborate gown. Her bodice is light pink with gold patterns, and her wide sleeves and the lower part of her skirt are dark blue with intricate gold circular patterns. A light green undergarment is visible beneath her blue sleeves and skirt. She has a gold collar and a dark chain with small, round elements hanging from her neck. Her hands are extended outwards, with her palms facing the surrounding women. The ten women surrounding her have fair skin and light brown hair. They are dressed in various light-colored gowns, some with gold patterns. The women on the left look towards the central figure, and one holds a green leafy branch. The women on the right also look towards the central figure. Two large red flags with white crosses are held upright behind the central figure's shoulders, one on each side, by two of the surrounding women. The flag on the left has the word "SANCTA" in white letters above it, and the flag on the right has "VRSVLA" in white letters above it. The figures stand on a dark, textured ground that resembles small, dark stones. The palette includes reds, blues, pinks, and gold accents.
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