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Saint Andrew with the Donor's Wife and Daughters

Unknown

1600

oil

panel

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Early Baroque Italian Baroque

Dominant colour

Saint Andrew with the Donor's Wife and Daughters is a 1600 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1600 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a long brown beard and hair, wearing a red tunic and green cloak, holding a large cross. Below him are six women, all dressed in black with white head coverings, standing in a line with their hands clasped in front of them. The background features a landscape with rocks and a body of water. The women's clothing and head coverings suggest a sense of modesty and piety. The man's beard and clothing also give off a sense of religiosity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore chiaroscuro.