Created:
Movement:
1385
Gothic art
key Notes:
Gothic elegance, religious iconography
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Dimensions:
Overall, excluding 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) of frame at bottom: 20 3/4 × 7 3/8 in. (52.7 × 18.7 cm) painted surface, excluding 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) of titulus: 18 1/8 × 5 3/8 in. (46 × 13.7 cm)
medium:
Tempera and gold on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Saint Philip" by Spinello Aretino, created in 1385, is a tempera on wood panel that exemplifies the artist's early Renaissance style, characterized by its vivid colors and expressive figures. The painting is part of a larger altarpiece and reflects the influence of Byzantine art, as well as the emerging naturalism of the period, although specific details about its original commission and provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Saint Philip" by Spinello Aretino, created in 1385, features the apostle depicted in a frontal pose, characterized by a solemn expression and richly detailed drapery rendered in tempera and gold on wood. The use of gold leaf enhances the luminosity of the composition, while the intricate patterns and vibrant colors reflect the artist's mastery of the medium and the stylistic conventions of the late Gothic period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Saint Philip