The Burial of Saint Martha
The Met
Artist: Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio)(Italian, Siena 1405–1481 Siena)
Date: ca. 1460–70
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (14 x 29.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Adele L. Lehman, in memory of Arthur Lehman, 1965
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A recumbent figure in a sarcophagus, surrounded by five standing figures, some winged, against a blue background
Detailed Description
A horizontal painting depicts a figure lying still in a sarcophagus, surrounded by five standing figures and three small trees, all set against a solid blue background. In the center, a light gray sarcophagus with four square panels on its front holds a figure wrapped in a pink shroud. The figure's pale face, with closed eyes, is visible, and a golden halo encircles its head. To the left, three figures stand. The leftmost is a winged figure with large golden wings, wearing a light pink robe with a green and gold belt, holding a golden object. Next to this winged figure, a robed figure in a blue tunic and pink robe, with a golden halo, touches the recumbent figure's head. This figure holds a scroll with partially legible text that reads "me maria q terra". To the right of this figure, another winged figure in a pink robe with a golden halo looks down at the recumbent figure. On the right side of the sarcophagus, two figures stand. The prominent figure is a man wearing a tall, pointed red and gold hat and a matching red and gold ceremonial cloak, bending over the sarcophagus with his hands near the recumbent figure's feet. He also has a golden halo. Behind him, a figure in a white and blue robe holds a golden staff topped with a cross. Above the sarcophagus, between the standing figures, are three small trees: two slender, dark green cypress-like trees flank a broader, lighter green tree in the center.
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