Saint Nicholas of Bari
1371
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1371
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a saint in a long, patterned robe. He wears a pointed hat and holds a book and a staff. The saint's robe is orange with a dark pattern. His hat is white with a brown band. The background is plain, with a simple border around the saint. The saint's serious expression and formal clothing suggest he is an important figure. To learn more about the artist's use of color and pattern, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
