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Saint Benedict by Segna di Buonaventura

Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict

The Met

Artist: Segna di Buonaventura(Italian, active Siena by 1298–died 1326/31)

Date: 1320s

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions: Overall, with framing elements, 49 x 20 7/8 in. (124.5 x 53 cm); Saint Benedict, painted surface 27 7/8 x 16 in. (70.8 x 40.6 cm); pinnacle, painted surface 10 1/4 x 15 3/8 in. (26 x 39.1 cm)

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1924

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Brief Description

Multi-panel painting: central bearded man with red book, winged figure, and man holding open book

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The image is a vertical, multi-panel painting with a gold background. The top section consists of two smaller, arched panels. The left arched panel shows a figure with light skin, dark hair, and wings, wearing a green tunic and a purple cloak. This figure's right hand is raised to its chest, and its left hand is lowered. The right arched panel shows a figure with light skin, dark hair, and a beard, wearing a red cloak over a dark garment. This figure holds an open book with both hands. The book has a dark cover with a light-colored design. Below these two panels is a larger, rectangular panel with an arched top. This main panel features a half-length portrait of a man with dark skin, a short white beard, and short white hair. He wears a dark brown hooded robe. His gaze is directed forward. His right hand is visible, holding a closed red book with a dark binding. The book has some dark lines or straps across its cover. The man's left hand is mostly obscured by the book and his robe. The background of the main panel is gold, with a lighter gold halo around the man's head. The entire painting is framed by dark wood with gold accents.

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