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tabla de San Domenico de Guzmán

Unknown

1300

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Medieval Religious Saint Dominic

Dominant colour

tabla de San Domenico de Guzmán is a 1300 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Saint Dominic, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1300
Where can I see it?: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting is a collection of small scenes, each framed in orange and set against a dark background. In the center, a large figure in a black robe with a white undergarment holds a book and a staff with a fleur-de-lis on top. The surrounding scenes depict various people in different settings, some in white robes, others in dark attire. Some are shown in groups, while others are alone. The scenes are detailed and colorful, with a mix of warm and cool tones. The painting's style is reminiscent of medieval art, with its use of bold lines and vivid colors.