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Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict

The Met

Artist: Francisco de Zurbarán(Spanish, Fuente de Cantos 1598–1664 Madrid)

Date: ca. 1640–45

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 74 x 40 3/4 in. (188 x 103.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

A robed man holds a white pot in a rocky landscape under a cloudy sky

Detailed Description

A man stands full-length, positioned slightly to the right of center, facing forward with his head turned slightly to his left. He has a bald head with short, dark hair on the sides, a short dark beard, and pale skin. He wears a long, dark brown or black robe that covers his entire body, with only his head, neck, and hands visible. His left hand, with fingers slightly splayed, is raised to chest height, while his right hand holds a small, white, ribbed pot or jug. The pot has a small handle and a narrow neck, with faint, illegible text or decoration on its side. The man's feet, clad in dark shoes, are visible at the bottom edge of the image. Behind the man, the landscape features dark, craggy rock formations and hills covered with sparse green foliage, particularly on the left side. A small, dark, robed figure is visible in the lower left background, walking on a path. The sky above is filled with heavy, dark gray and white clouds. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by dark browns, greens, and grays, with the white pot providing a contrast.

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Saint Benedict by Francisco de Zurbarán

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