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SS. bishop, Petrus, Paulus and a diacon
SS. bishop, Petrus, Paulus and a diacon is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Agnolo Gaddi. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. SS.
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Overview
SS. bishop, Petrus, Paulus and a diacon is a painting by Agnolo Gaddi, created around 1350. It is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four religious figures in formal robes, each holding a book and surrounded by a halo, set against a gold background. Their dignified demeanor and solemn expressions convey a sense of reverence.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by intricate patterns and colors in the figures' robes, reflecting the Byzantine iconographic tradition. Gaddi's style is influenced by Giotto, as passed down through his father, Taddeo Gaddi, a pupil of Giotto.
History & Provenance
Agnolo Gaddi was trained by his father and later worked as a merchant in Venice before returning to Florence, where he died in 1396.
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Artist
Agnolo Gaddi (c.1350–1396) was an Italian painter. He was born and died in Florence, and was the son of the painter Taddeo Gaddi, who was himself the major pupil of the Florentine master Giotto. Agnolo was a painter…
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