1556
oil
canvas
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino is a 1556 oil by Giovanni Battista Moroni, a Mannerism work, depicting Nicholas of Tolentino, held at Accademia Carrara.
The painting depicts a man in a black robe, holding a cross and a book. He is standing in front of a cloudy sky and a stone structure. The man has short hair and a beard, and is looking to the right. The cross is brown and has a gold halo behind the man's head. The book is open, with handwritten text visible. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and blue dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of somberness and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Giovanni Battista Moroni.
Giovanni Battista Moroni, also known as Giambattista Moroni was an Italian painter of the Mannerist school.
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