Created:
Movement:
1472
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance portraiture, religious iconography
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Dimensions:
19 x 5 in. (48.3 x 12.7 cm)
medium:
Tempera and gold on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi: "Male Saint" (1472)

The painting titled "Male Saint," attributed to the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi, exemplifies the use of tempera and gold on wood, a common medium in 15th-century Italian art. This work reflects the stylistic transition from Gothic to Renaissance art, characterized by a more naturalistic representation of figures and space. Fra Filippo Lippi, an influential figure in the early Renaissance, was known for his ability to blend religious themes with humanistic elements, a skill that his workshop continued to emulate. The workshop's production of such works contributed to the dissemination of Renaissance ideals across Italy. Lippi's influence extended to his pupils, including Sandro Botticelli, who would become a prominent artist in his own right. The "Male Saint" serves as a testament to the collaborative nature of Renaissance workshops and their role in the evolution of European art.

Description of the work:

Male Saint by Workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi

The painting "Male Saint," created in 1472 by the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi, exemplifies the use of tempera and gold on wood, a common technique in Italian Renaissance art. The artwork features a serene depiction of a saint, characterized by the delicate use of color and intricate detailing typical of Lippi's influence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Male Saint