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Polyptych of Torre Boldone

Bartolomeo Vivarini

1474

tempera

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

Dominant colour

Polyptych of Torre Boldone is a 1474 tempera by Bartolomeo Vivarini, held at Accademia Carrara.

Who painted this?: Bartolomeo Vivarini
When & what style?: 1474
Where can I see it?: Accademia Carrara

About this work

This painting is a triptych, divided into three panels. The left panel depicts a man wearing a pink robe, holding a scroll in his right hand. The central panel shows a man riding a white horse, with another man in a red robe standing beside him. The right panel features a man standing in front of a tree trunk, wearing a white cloth wrapped around his waist. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, with a subtle texture that suggests the use of tempera. The overall composition is formal and symmetrical, with each panel balanced by the others. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Bartolomeo Vivarini.