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Saint Bernardinus among Angels, by Andrea Mantegna, unspecified, 1478

Saint Bernardinus among Angels

Andrea Mantegna

1478

unspecified

From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Bernardinus among Angels is a 1478 unspecified by Andrea Mantegna, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Angel, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.

Who painted this?
Andrea Mantegna
When & what style?
1478 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca di Brera

About this work

This painting depicts a religious scene, with a central figure dressed in dark robes, holding a book. The figure is surrounded by two angels, one on either side, and stands on a red and gold patterned floor. Above them, a decorative archway features a variety of fruits and figures. The central figure is the main focus of the painting, with the angels and archway adding to the sense of grandeur and importance. The use of gold and red colors adds to the overall sense of luxury and reverence. The painting is held at the Pinacoteca di Brera, a museum known for its impressive collection of Renaissance art. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Andrea Mantegna.

About the artist

Portrait of Andrea Mantegna
Artist

Andrea Mantegna

Andrea Mantegna (UK: , US: ; Italian: ; c. 1431 – September 13, 1506) was an Italian Renaissance painter, a student of Roman archaeology, and the son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. Like other artists of the time, Mantegna…

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