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A Saint (Mark?) Reading by Bartolomeo Vivarini

A Saint (Mark?) Reading

A Saint (Mark?) Reading

The Met

Artist: Bartolomeo Vivarini(Italian, active Venice 1450–91)

Date: ca. 1470

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions: 18 5/8 x 14 3/4 in. (47.3 x 37.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Adele L. Lehman, in memory of Arthur Lehman, 1965

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Brief Description

A bearded man with a halo, in red and green robes, holds an ornate book on a gold background

Detailed Description

A bust-length depiction shows a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, positioned against a textured gold background. A faint gold halo encircles his head. He is shown from the chest up, angled slightly to his right, with his gaze directed downwards towards a large book he holds. His skin is fair, and his face has a furrowed brow. He wears a red garment visible at his neck and sleeves, covered by a dark green outer robe draped over his shoulders and arms. Both hands are visible, holding a thick, dark red book close to his chest. The book's cover is adorned with intricate gold-colored geometric and floral patterns, including a central medallion with a star-like motif. The pages of the book are visible on the right side, appearing light in color. The gold background is heavily textured with visible scratches and marks. The figure occupies the majority of the vertical space, centered within the frame.

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