Saints John the Baptist and Mathew
1433
unspecified
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1433
unspecified
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting depicts two men standing side by side, each with distinct attire. The man on the left wears a red robe over a dark tunic, grasping a staff in his right hand and a scroll in his left. In contrast, the man on the right is dressed in a blue robe over an orange tunic, holding a black book adorned with gold dots. The background of the painting features a gold-colored surface, with two arches positioned behind the men's heads. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of serenity and solemnity. To learn more about the artistic techniques employed in this painting, explore the use of chiaroscuro.