Artwork
Santo António
Santo António is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Santo António is a painting depicting a religious scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a haloed monk in a brown robe holding a book on which a small, naked child stands, holding a cross. The monk's serious expression and the child's upward gaze suggest a moment of interaction or instruction between the two figures.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the monk and child against a light-colored background. The contrast between the dark robes and the lighter surroundings enhances the visual impact of the scene.
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
