Saint Nicholas of Bari
The Met
Artist: Pietro di Giovanni d'Ambrogio(Italian, Siena 1410–1449 Siena)
Date: mid-1430s
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on panel
Dimensions: Engaged Frame: 29.7 x 13.4 in. (75.4 x 34.0 cm) Painted Surface: 9 5/8 x 2 15/16 in. (24.5 x 7.5 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bearded man in a miter and red robe holds a staff and small objects
Detailed Description
A full-length, vertically oriented portrait depicts a bearded man standing centrally against a gold background. The man's head is turned slightly to his left, revealing a dark beard and dark hair. He wears a tall, pointed miter patterned with dark and light sections. A faint gold halo encircles his head. He is dressed in a dark cape over his shoulders, a long red robe that covers most of his body, and a lighter-colored tunic visible underneath. His left hand holds a tall, golden staff with a curved top, extending from the bottom of the frame to near his shoulder. His right hand, held at waist level, cradles several small, reddish, irregular objects. The gold background is heavily distressed, showing areas of darker wear and texture. The entire painting is enclosed within a simple, slightly raised gold frame.
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