Artwork

St. Augustine

St. Augustine, by Carlo Crivelli, unspecified
St. Augustine, by Carlo Crivelli, unspecified

St. Augustine is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Carlo Crivelli. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art. St.

About this work

Overview

St. Augustine is a 1494 painting by Carlo Crivelli, an Italian artist known for his detailed and decorative style. The work is now held in the National Museum of Western Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Augustine of Hippo, a religious figure, dressed in ornate attire and holding symbols of his authority and learning: a staff and a stack of books. The level of detail in his clothing and accessories suggests his importance.

Technique & Style

The painting features intricate designs and patterns, evident in the subject's hat, robe, and the bindings of the books he holds. The use of rich colors, such as red and gold, and a blue patterned background, is characteristic of Crivelli's late Gothic style.

History & Provenance

Crivelli created this work after leaving the Veneto region, where he was influenced by artists like the Vivarini and Mantegna, and settling in the March of Ancona.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carlo Crivelli

Artist

Carlo Crivelli

Carlo Crivelli (c. 1430 – c. 1495) was an Italian Renaissance painter of conservative Late Gothic decorative sensibility, who spent his early years in the Veneto, where he absorbed influences from the Vivarini,…