The Blessed Andrea Gallerani (died 1251)

Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)

Created:
Movement:
1465
Renaissance
key Notes:
Religious Devotion, Sienese Style
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Dimensions:
Overall, with engaged frame: 20 1/4 in. × 7 in. (51.4 × 17.8 cm) Painted surface: 19 × 4 7/8 in. (48.3 × 12.4 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood, gold ground
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Blessed Andrea Gallerani by Giovanni di Paolo

The painting "The Blessed Andrea Gallerani" by Giovanni di Paolo, created in 1465, is a significant example of Italian Renaissance art, executed in tempera on wood with a gold ground. Giovanni di Paolo, an influential Sienese painter, is known for his distinctive style that combines Gothic and early Renaissance elements. This work reflects his mastery in the use of color and intricate detail, characteristic of the Sienese school. The depiction of Andrea Gallerani, a revered figure who died in 1251, underscores the artist's ability to convey religious devotion and sanctity. Giovanni di Paolo's contributions to art include a rich body of religious works that have informed the understanding of 15th-century Sienese painting. His works continue to be studied for their unique blend of narrative and decorative elements.

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The Blessed Andrea Gallerani by Giovanni di Paolo

The painting "The Blessed Andrea Gallerani" by Giovanni di Paolo, created in 1465, is a tempera on wood artwork with a gold ground, exemplifying the Sienese school's intricate style and religious devotion. It depicts the pious figure of Andrea Gallerani, a 13th-century nobleman known for his charitable works, and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Blessed Andrea Gallerani (died 1251)