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Vallombrosa Altarpiece, by Andrea del Sarto, fresco, 1528

Vallombrosa Altarpiece

Andrea del Sarto

1528

fresco

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Vallombrosa Altarpiece is a 1528 fresco by Andrea del Sarto, a High Renaissance work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Andrea del Sarto
When & what style?
1528 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting is a fresco, divided into three sections. The left section features two men in robes, one holding a sword. The right section shows a man in a robe and a bishop in a black and gold robe. The central section is blank, with a small angel below it. The painting's style is characteristic of the Renaissance period, with detailed and realistic depictions of the figures. The use of fresco as a medium adds a sense of depth and texture to the work. If you're interested in learning more about fresco painting, you might want to explore the technique further.

About the artist

Portrait of Andrea del Sarto
Artist

Andrea del Sarto

Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.

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