A Female Saint (Fragment)

Pietro Lorenzetti

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Saintly Iconography, Gothic Elegance
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Dimensions:
10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (26 x 15.9 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"A Female Saint (Fragment)" by Pietro Lorenzetti, created in the early 14th century, is a significant example of Sienese painting that reflects the artist's innovative use of color and form. The fragment, which likely originated from a larger altarpiece, demonstrates Lorenzetti's ability to convey spiritual presence and emotional depth, contributing to the development of narrative and devotional art in medieval Italy.

Description of the work:

"A Female Saint (Fragment)" by Pietro Lorenzetti is a tempera on wood panel painting that measures approximately 36 x 20 cm. The work features a partially preserved figure of a saint, characterized by its elongated proportions, intricate drapery, and a serene expression, indicative of Lorenzetti's early 14th-century Sienese style, which emphasizes both naturalism and decorative elements.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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A Female Saint (Fragment)