Artwork
Triptych: Saint Catherine of Siena
Triptych: Saint Catherine of Siena is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Sano di Pietro. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Triptych: Saint Catherine of Siena is a painting by Sano di Pietro, created around 1450. It is a religious work held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, identified as Saint Catherine of Siena, dressed in a black robe and white headscarf, holding a red book and a white lily. These attributes and her attire signify her religious importance.
Technique & Style
The gold background and ornate frame contribute to the painting's reverent atmosphere. The level of detail achieved by the artist indicates a high level of skill.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sano di Pietro or Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1405–1481) was an Italian painter of the Sienese school of painting.
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