Artwork
Saint Peter Enthroned
Saint Peter Enthroned is a drawing by Lippo Vanni. It dates from 1348 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The painting is titled Saint Peter Enthroned.
It was created by Lippo Vanni between 1345 and 1350.
The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this miniature on vellum, which is a small artwork on animal skin, and this fact tells us about the artist's skill in working with delicate materials.
You can learn more about the artist's style by looking up Vanni, Lippo.
Overview
Saint Peter Enthroned is a 14th-century miniature on vellum, created between 1345 and 1350 by Lippo Vanni, a Sienese artist known for religious works.
Subject & Meaning
The miniature depicts Saint Peter seated in a throne, a representation consistent with the religious art conventions of the time, emphasizing the saint's authority.
Technique & Style
Executed on vellum (animal skin), the work showcases Vanni's proficiency with delicate materials, characteristic of the miniature tradition of his period.
History & Provenance
The miniature is part of the collection at The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., though its history prior to acquisition is not detailed here.
Context
Created during Vanni's active period in Siena, the piece aligns with his contributions to local religious institutions, such as Santa Maria della Scala and the Biccherna.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lippo Vanni was a 14th-century Italian painter and miniaturist who was active in his native Siena.
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