Artwork
Saint Bernardino of Siena
Saint Bernardino of Siena is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts Saint Bernardino of Siena in a serene, interior setting. The saint is shown wearing a simple gray robe and holding a book, with a halo surrounding his head.
Subject & Meaning
The saint's gesture, with his right hand raised and palm facing outward, conveys a sense of blessing or teaching. The presence of a halo and the saint's bare feet emphasize his spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
The painting features a gold patterned wall and a pink and white checkered floor, rendered with attention to detail. The artist's use of contrasting colors and textures creates a sense of depth and visual interest.
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
