Saint Andrew
The Met
Artist: Simone Martini(Italian, Siena, active by 1315–died 1344 Avignon)
Date: ca. 1326
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 14 7/8 in. (57.2 x 37.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man with a halo holds a red book against a textured gold background
Detailed Description
A vertical image features a bearded man, shown from the waist up, against a textured gold background. The man's face is turned slightly to his left. He has long, wavy brown hair and a full, light brown beard. A circular gold halo, intricately patterned with small floral or geometric designs, surrounds his head. He wears a draped robe, primarily light cream or white, with visible folds and shadows. A glimpse of a blue garment is visible beneath the white robe, particularly around his chest. Decorative bands with gold patterns adorn the edges of his clothing. His hands are positioned in the lower center, holding a closed, rectangular book with a bright red cover. The book has a dark spine and two small, light-colored circular clasps or decorations on its front cover. The gold background is heavily textured with visible cracks and lines. The entire image is enclosed within a thick, ornate gold frame featuring a repeating pattern of dark blue or green diamond shapes along its inner edge.
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