Artwork
Saint Anthony Abbot
Saint Anthony Abbot is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Pontormo. It dates from 1519 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
This painting is called Saint Anthony Abbot. It's an oil paint work.
The artist created it between 1519 and some other date, but the exact completion date is noted as between 1541-1544, which seems unusual. This suggests the painting may have been worked on over a long period.
To learn more about the style and methods used in this work, look up the technique of glazing.
Overview
Saint Anthony Abbot is an oil painting attributed to Pontormo, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The work depicts the saint, but its original context and patron remain unknown.
History & Provenance
The painting's date is disputed, with most scholars accepting a date of around 1519 based on stylistic similarities to other works. However, some sources suggest it may have been created or completed between 1541 and 1544, indicating a potentially prolonged period of work.
Technique & Style
The painting shows influences from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and Northern European prints, reflecting Pontormo's exposure to diverse artistic traditions. The technique used may involve glazing, a method that allows for layered, nuanced color.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Carucci or Carrucci (IPA: ; May 24, 1494 – January 2, 1557), usually known as Jacopo (da) Pontormo or simply Pontormo (IPA: ), was an Italian Mannerist painter and portraitist from the Florentine School.
