Artwork
Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Saint Andrew is a 1641 oil painting by Jusepe de Ribera, a prominent Spanish artist active in Naples. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Andrew, an apostle, in a devotional context. The saint is shown as an older man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe and holding a cross.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the saint's face and emphasizes the texture of his beard and wrinkles. The dark background highlights the subject's features.
History & Provenance
Executed in 1641, Saint Andrew is characteristic of the early Baroque Italian movement and reflects Ribera's contribution to the Neapolitan school's prominence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
