Saint Bernardino of Siena
1520
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Saint Bernardino of Siena is a 1520 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a monk in a dark robe holding a small book and raising one hand. His face has a serious look, and his head is bald with a golden halo. The background is covered in detailed gold patterns and red-and-green shapes. The floor has red-and-white checkered tiles, and two small, colorful, jewel-like objects sit near his feet. The monk’s robe looks a little worn, with some paint fading over time. The gold background and halo suggest this is meant to look holy or important. If you like this style, try looking up *chiaroscuro* next.
