Artwork
Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pedro Fernández de Murcia. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
The painting Saint Blaise is a 1511 oil-on-panel work by Pedro Fernández de Murcia, currently housed at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bishop, identified as Saint Blaise, seated before a hilly landscape under a blue sky. He is dressed in a white robe, green cloak, and ornate hat, holding a book and a comb, attributes associated with the saint.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases detailed rendering, particularly in the bishop's attire and the objects he holds, demonstrating the artist's skill in capturing texture and nuance.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Fernández de Murcia (1480–1521) was an artist, born in Murcia.
