Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi

Created:
Movement:
1472
Renaissance
key Notes:
Monastic Devotion, Renaissance Portraiture
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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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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux by Workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi

The painting "Saint Bernard of Clairvaux," attributed to the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi and created in 1472, exemplifies the use of tempera and gold on wood, a common medium during the Italian Renaissance. This work reflects the religious fervor and artistic innovation of the period, capturing the spiritual intensity associated with Saint Bernard, a prominent figure in the Cistercian monastic reform. Fra Filippo Lippi, an influential painter of the early Renaissance, was known for his delicate compositions and the integration of religious themes with humanistic elements. His workshop played a crucial role in disseminating his style and techniques, influencing subsequent generations of artists. The painting's use of gold highlights and intricate detailing are characteristic of Lippi's approach, emphasizing both the divine and the earthly. This work contributes to the understanding of religious iconography and the evolution of Renaissance art in 15th-century Italy.

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux by Workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi

The painting "Saint Bernard of Clairvaux," created in 1472 by the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi, employs tempera and gold on wood to depict the revered Cistercian monk with a serene expression, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance's focus on religious figures and naturalism. The use of gold highlights and intricate detailing reflects the period's emphasis on divine illumination and the sanctity of the subject.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux