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A Miracle of St Zenobius

Domenico Veneziano

1445

tempera

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

A Miracle of St Zenobius is a 1445 tempera by Domenico Veneziano, a Early Renaissance work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Domenico Veneziano
When & what style?: 1445 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of a miracle, with a woman in black kneeling beside a man in blue, who lies on the ground. The woman's long white hair flows behind her as she gazes down at the man. To her right, a group of people in colorful robes gather around, some with their hands raised in prayer. In the background, a cityscape unfolds, featuring white buildings with brown roofs. The artist's use of tempera brings a sense of depth and texture to the scene, with the characters' robes and the city buildings rendered in vivid detail. The overall mood is one of reverence and awe, as the onlookers bear witness to the miracle unfolding before them. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, consider looking up Domenico Veneziano.