Artwork
São Bernardino de Siena e Santo António
São Bernardino de Siena e Santo António is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francisco Henriques. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
São Bernardino de Siena e Santo António is a 1508 religious painting by Francisco Henriques, a Flemish Renaissance artist working in Portugal. It features two saintly figures in a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Anthony of Padua and Bernardino of Siena, identifiable by their attributes: a book (left) and a cross (right). Halos denote their sainthood, emphasizing a contemplative and devotional theme.
Technique & Style
Although described as early Baroque Italian in style, the work reflects Henriques' Flemish training, evident in the detailed, serene landscape and the realistic depiction of the saints. The contrast between dark and light robes adds depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1508, the painting is now part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection, highlighting its significance in Portuguese cultural heritage.
Context
The painting exemplifies the religious art prevalent in early 16th-century Portugal, blending Flemish attention to detail with Italianate compositional influences.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Henriques (died 1518) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Portugal in the early 16th century.
Saint Anthony of Padua
san bernardino
Saint Francis and a Bishop Saint
Santo António com o Menino Jesus
Franz von Assisi
Saint Bernardino of Siena
Saint Benedict
São Francisco recebe os Estigmas
Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint Bernardino of Siena
Saints James and Francis
The religious vow of obedience
Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Roch, Sebastian, and Bernardino of Siena, with Kneeling Donors