Saints Bartholomew and Simon
The Met
Artist: Master of Saint Francis(Italian, Umbria, active third quarter 13th century)
Date: 1266–75
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 18 3/4 x 9 in. (47.6 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two bearded men with halos stand side-by-side against a gold background, one holding a book
Detailed Description
This vertical panel painting depicts two full-length male figures standing side-by-side against a gold background. At the top, a dark arched frame encloses the figures, with a bright gold background filling the space. Each man has a circular gold halo behind his head, intricately patterned with swirling designs and small stars. The figure on the left has a receding hairline and a short grey beard. His mouth is set in a neutral line. He wears a light-colored tunic with long sleeves, covered by a red cloak draped over his left shoulder and arm, falling in folds to his feet. The figure on the right has dark hair and a dark, full beard. His mouth is also set in a neutral line. He holds a closed, dark-colored book in his left hand, resting against his chest. He wears a similar light-colored tunic, covered by a red cloak that drapes over both shoulders and arms, extending down to his feet. Both red cloaks feature a repeating pattern of small, light-colored circles within squares. Both men have pale skin and dark eyes. Their bare feet are visible at the bottom of the panel, positioned on a dark ground line. The gold background behind the figures is plain, contrasting with the detailed halos.
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