Saints John the Evangelist and Mary Magdalene
The Met
Artist: Italian, Neapolitan Follower of Giotto(active second third of the 14th century)
Date: ca. 1335–45
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 23 x 15 5/8 in. (58.4 x 39.7 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A gold panel painting of a man and woman with halos, and two flying angels above
Detailed Description
This vertical rectangular panel painting features two main figures and two smaller angels against a gold background. The gold background is textured and has a decorative border along the top and sides, with a repeating pattern of small, dark shapes. In the upper left, a reddish-brown angel with outstretched wings flies horizontally, facing right. In the upper right, a blue angel with folded wings flies horizontally, facing left. Both angels have small, circular gold halos. Below the angels, two larger figures occupy the lower two-thirds of the panel. On the left, a man with reddish-brown hair and a light complexion is depicted. He wears a blue tunic with intricate gold patterns on the neckline and cuffs, and a purple cloak draped over his left shoulder and arm. His head is tilted downwards, and his eyes are partially closed. His hands are clasped together at his waist. He has a large, circular gold halo with radiating lines. On the right, a woman with a light complexion is shown. She wears a vibrant red hood that covers her head and drapes over her shoulders, and a red garment. Her hands are clasped together in front of her chest. Her head is also tilted downwards, and her gaze is directed towards the left. She has a large, circular gold halo with radiating lines, similar to the man's. The figures are positioned close together, with the man slightly to the left of the center and the woman to the right.
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