Artwork
Saint Bernardinus among Angels
Saint Bernardinus among Angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. It dates from 1478 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
Andrea Mantegna's painting Saint Bernardinus among Angels, created around 1478, is a notable work from the early Renaissance period. It is characterized by its depiction of a religious scene with a central figure surrounded by angels.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features Bernardino of Siena, dressed in dark robes and holding a book, flanked by two angels. The scene is set against a backdrop of a decorative archway adorned with fruits and figures, emphasizing the saint's importance.
Technique & Style
Mantegna's work showcases his distinctive sculptural approach to figures and mastery of perspective, achieved through a lowered horizon that lends monumentality to the composition. The sharply defined forms and metallic landscapes reflect his study of Roman archaeology and training as a painter.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Pinacoteca di Brera, a museum renowned for its collection of Renaissance art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Mantegna (UK: , US: ; Italian: ; c. 1431 – September 13, 1506) was an Italian Renaissance painter, a student of Roman archaeology, and the son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. Like other artists of the time, Mantegna…
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