Santo António
1520
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1520
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Santo António is a 1520 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Anthony of Padua, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a monk holding a book with a small, naked child standing on it. The monk is dressed in a brown robe and has a halo around his head, symbolizing his religious status. He is holding the book with both hands, and the child is standing on top of it, holding a cross. The monk's expression is serious, and the child appears to be looking up at him. The background of the painting is a light-colored wall, which provides a subtle contrast to the monk's dark robes. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the monk and the child.
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