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Stories of Saint Nicholas
Stories of Saint Nicholas is a tempera painting by the Sienese School artist Ambrogio Lorenzetti. It dates from 1330 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
The painting 'Stories of Saint Nicholas' is a tempera work created by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, a prominent figure in the Sienese school of painting.
Subject & Meaning
This religious painting illustrates various scenes associated with Saint Nicholas, a revered figure in Christian tradition.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work reflects the artistic style characteristic of the Sienese school during the early 14th century.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection, having been created in 1330 by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, who was active in Siena from around 1317 to at least 1348.
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Artist
Ambrogio Lorenzetti (Italian pronunciation:; c. 1290 – after 9 August 1348) was an Italian painter of the Sienese school. He was active from approximately 1317 to 1348. He painted The Allegory of Good and Bad Government…
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Stories of St. Nicholas. Saint Nicholas presenting Gifts to Three Pool girls![Annunciate Angel, the Apostle Andrew, a Bishop Saint (Savinus?), and Saints Dominic and Francis of Assisi [left]; Virgin Annunciate and Saints Bartholomew, Lawrence, Lucy, and Agatha [right], by Bartolomeo Bulgarini](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/bartolomeo-bulgarini--annunciate-angel-the-apostle-andrew-a-bishop-saint-savinus-a--941c87c7443f3f1e-w320.webp)
Annunciate Angel, the Apostle Andrew, a Bishop Saint (Savinus?), and Saints Dominic and Francis of Assisi [left]; Virgin Annunciate and Saints Bartholomew, Lawrence, Lucy, and Agatha [right]