Saint Ansanus
The Met
Artist: Simone Martini(Italian, Siena, active by 1315–died 1344 Avignon)
Date: ca. 1326
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall 22 5/8 x 15 in. (57.5 x 38.1 cm); painted surface 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (57.2 x 36.8 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A haloed figure with reddish-brown hair, green tunic, red cloak, holding a staff and banner
Detailed Description
A half-length figure is centered within a rectangular gold frame. The background is entirely gold, textured with visible brushstrokes and some areas of wear. The figure has light-toned skin and reddish-brown, wavy hair that reaches just above the shoulders. A prominent gold halo encircles the head. The figure's face has a neutral expression. A teal-green tunic with patterned gold trim at the neckline and cuffs covers the figure. A deep red cloak is draped over the left shoulder and across the chest, secured with a red knot on the left side, and also features patterned gold trim along its edges. The figure's left hand, with a visible red cuff, holds a dark, slender object, possibly a sword hilt or a quill, pointing downwards. The right hand grasps a long, light brown staff that extends vertically upwards, topped with a two-toned banner, light grey on the left and dark grey or black on the right. The ornate gold frame features a repeating dark pattern along its inner edge.
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