Artwork
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino from an Augustinian altarpiece
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino from an Augustinian altarpiece is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a bearded man in a black robe, identified as Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, standing on a checkerboard floor against a gold background.
Subject & Meaning
The figure's serious expression and halo indicate his holy status. He holds a small portrait and a book with a red cover, possibly symbolizing his protection or veneration of another individual.
Technique & Style
The gold background and halo around the figure's head create a sense of luminosity, while the checkerboard floor provides a sense of depth and spatial context.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
