Artwork

Saint Bernardino of Siena

Saint Bernardino of Siena, by Unknown, 1520
Saint Bernardino of Siena, by Unknown, 1520

Saint Bernardino of Siena is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This painting, created around 1520, depicts Saint Bernardino of Siena. It is a religious work held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a bald monk with a serious expression, holding a book and raising his hand. A golden halo surrounds his head, set against a gold-patterned background with red and green shapes, suggesting his importance.

Technique & Style

The artist used contrasting light and dark to create a sense of depth, evident in the monk's dark, worn robe. The gold background and halo are intricately detailed, while the red-and-white checkered floor adds to the composition's visual interest.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known