Saint Ambrose
The Met
Artist: Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)(Italian, Siena 1398–1482 Siena)
Date: 1465–70
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall: 23 7/8 × 14 1/2 in. (60.6 × 36.8 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A male figure in a jeweled miter and ornate robes, holding a closed book
Detailed Description
A vertical panel painting depicts a male figure wearing religious vestments against a gold background. The figure is depicted from the chest up, slightly turned to the right, with his gaze directed downwards. He wears a tall, pointed miter adorned with numerous white pearls and larger red and gold jewels. A red band is visible beneath the miter, framing his face. His skin has a pale green-brown hue. Behind his head is a circular gold halo with radiating lines, which shows significant crackling and texture. He is dressed in dark brown or purple robes, featuring wide, ornate gold and white bands. These bands are intricately patterned with floral designs and geometric shapes. On the central band of his chest, a small, lighter-toned figure is depicted within an arch. His left hand, mostly obscured, holds a tall, slender staff. His right hand, with visible fingers, holds a dark, closed book. The gold background is heavily textured with fine cracks, particularly around the halo, and a dark, curved arch is visible in the upper left corner.
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