Saint Bernardino
The Met
Artist: Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio)(Italian, Siena 1405–1481 Siena)
Date: 1450–60
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/2 × 8 3/4 in. (24.1 × 22.2 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Haloed bald man in brown robe holds dark blue panel with gold 'IHS' sunburst.
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular image depicts a bald man shown from the chest up, against a gold background. The man, positioned slightly to the right of the center, wears a simple, dark brown robe that covers his shoulders and arms. His head is tilted slightly to his left, and his gaze is directed downwards and to his left. His brow is furrowed, and lines are visible around his eyes. A faint, circular gold halo with a patterned border surrounds his head. He holds a rectangular, dark blue panel with both hands, positioned centrally in front of his chest. The panel has a thin red border. On the dark blue surface, a radiant gold sunburst design emanates from a central circular motif. Within this circle, the gold letters "IHS" are prominently displayed, with a small cross above the "H". The sunburst has numerous wavy rays extending outwards. The gold background is textured with a subtle, repeating pattern along its edges, resembling a decorative border.
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