Saint Paul in a Landscape

Giovanni Bellini

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Naturalistic landscape, contemplative figure.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on panel
story of the work:

"Saint Paul in a Landscape," created by Giovanni Bellini around 1480, depicts the apostle Paul in a serene natural setting, reflecting the artist's mastery of landscape and figure composition. This work exemplifies the Venetian Renaissance's emphasis on the integration of human figures within a harmonious environment, contributing to Bellini's reputation as a pivotal figure in the development of landscape painting.

Description of the work:

"Saint Paul in a Landscape," attributed to Giovanni Bellini, features the figure of Saint Paul depicted in a serene natural setting, characterized by a rich palette of greens and blues that evoke a sense of tranquility. The composition is marked by Bellini's signature use of light and shadow, which enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure and the atmospheric depth of the landscape, while the detailed rendering of foliage and distant hills contributes to the overall harmony of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Saint Paul in a Landscape