Artwork
Saints Peter and Paul
Saints Peter and Paul is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Saints Peter and Paul' is a 1624 oil on canvas work by Bartolomeo Manfredi, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two bearded men, likely saints, facing each other. The figure on the left, with gray hair, wears a blue shirt and orange robe, holding a key, while the brown-haired figure on the right wears a green robe and holds a staff.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro is evident in the strong contrasts between light and dark, creating a sense of depth and volume in the composition. The dark background with subtle gradations of light and shadow adds to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Manfredi was an Italian painter, a leading member of the Caravaggisti of the early 17th century.
