Artwork

Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels

Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels, by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, unspecified, 1400
Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels, by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, unspecified, 1400

Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Olivuccio di Ciccarello. It dates from 1400 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels is a painting created circa 1400 by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, a prominent figure in the Gothic painting school of Ancona, Italy.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Saint Peter and Saint Paul in prayer, clad in distinctive robes (yellow for Peter, blue for Paul), accompanied by a group of angels playing musical instruments, conveying serenity, devotion, and reverence.

Technique & Style

The work embodies late medieval Italian religious art, influenced by Byzantine iconographic traditions, characterized by a plain background and a focus on the spiritual demeanor of the saints and angels.

History & Provenance

Created around 1400 by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, the painting's provenance is not detailed here, but it reflects the artist's role as a leading Gothic painter in Ancona.

Context

Part of the late medieval Italian art scene, this painting represents the enduring influence of Byzantine styles on Italian Gothic painting during the early 15th century.

Legacy

As a work by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, it contributes to the understanding of Ancona's Gothic school, though its specific impact or notable exhibitions are not highlighted in available information.

Artist & collection

Artist

Olivuccio di Ciccarello

Olivuccio di Ciccarello (died 1439) was an Italian painter. Little is known of his life. He was a native of Camerino and was active from 1388 until his death. In 2002 works formerly attributed to an obscure painter…

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