Artwork
St Ursula
St Ursula is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Niccolò di Pietro. It dates from 1410 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
St Ursula is a painting created by Niccolò di Pietro Gerini around 1410. It is an example of late Gothic art with early Renaissance influences.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a central female figure, likely St Ursula, surrounded by young women. She holds a banner and is dressed in a pink robe with gold accents and a blue cloak, conveying an atmosphere of reverence and devotion.
Technique & Style
The work features traditional composition with figures arranged in stiff, dramatic poses, characteristic of Gerini's style and the late Gothic period.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niccolò di Pietro Gerini (c. 1340 – 1414) was an Italian painter of the late Gothic period, active mainly in his native Florence although he also carried out commissions in Pisa and Prato. He was not an innovative…
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