Artwork
The Honesty of Saint Eligius
The Honesty of Saint Eligius is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo da Empoli. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The Honesty of Saint Eligius is a 1614 oil painting by Jacopo da Empoli, held at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene featuring Chlothar II and Saint Eligius, with several figures gathered around a table, including a man in a green robe holding a piece of furniture and a man in a blue dress with gold fleur-de-lis holding a crown.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a rich use of color and detail, with a sense of depth and texture achieved through the artist's handling of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo da Empoli, also known as Jacopo Chimenti, was an Italian Florentine Reformist painter.
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