Artwork
Saint Galgano Inviting the People to Adore the Cross
Saint Galgano Inviting the People to Adore the Cross is an unspecified painting by the Sienese School artist Andrea di Bartolo. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created in 1415 by Andrea di Bartolo, is a representation of Saint Galgano Guidotti. It is a religious work currently held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts Saint Galgano, identifiable by his halo, seated on a hill and holding a cross. He appears to be beckoning a group of onlookers, who are dressed in various attire, to approach and venerate the cross.
Technique & Style
The painting features a serene landscape with trees and a yellow sky, evoking a sense of calm. The use of color is notable, with the saint wearing an orange robe and blue shirt, while the onlookers are dressed in a range of colors.
Context
The work is characteristic of Andrea di Bartolo's style, which often featured religious themes and scenes.
![Scenes from the Passion of Christ: The Agony in the Garden [left panel]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-vanni--scenes-from-the-passion-of-christ-the-agony-in-the-garden-le--2bad16de75eee8eb-w320.webp)
Artist & collection
![Christ on the Cross [reverse], by Andrea di Bartolo](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-di-bartolo--christ-on-the-cross-reverse--6bfe980f802a6327-w320.webp)
Christ on the Cross [reverse]
The Crucifixion
The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple![Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor [obverse], by Andrea di Bartolo](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-di-bartolo--madonna-of-humility-the-blessing-christ-two-angels-and-a-don--d37c382429905539-w320.webp)
Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor [obverse]
Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple
The Nativity of the Virgin
Madonna and Child
Madonna of Humility, portable altarpiece
- Scenes from the Passion of Christ: The Agony in the Garden [left panel]
Saint Anthony Abbot Exorcising a Woman Possessed by the Devil
Noli Me Tangere
Scenes from Tobias (Tobias takes farewell from his father; Wanderings of Tobias and Archangel Raphael; Tobias taking the fish's heart, lever and gall)
Garden of Love
Agony in the Garden with donor Louis I of Orléans
Landscape with biblical scenes and scenes from the legends of saints
Story of Psyche![Scenes from the Passion of Christ: The Descent into Limbo [right panel], by Andrea Vanni](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-vanni--scenes-from-the-passion-of-christ-the-descent-into-limbo-rig--9eb5d32175c31b6f-w320.webp)
Scenes from the Passion of Christ: The Descent into Limbo [right panel]
Ecce agnus dei
The Agony in the Garden
Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness