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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Scenes from the First Book of Samuel is a 1001 by Italian 11th Century, held at National Gallery of Art.
This page shows four small scenes with flat, bright colors and bold outlines. At the top, a woman in blue and red leans over a man in a chair, while another man in red stands nearby. Below, a group of people—some standing, one kneeling—face a giant figure with a sword. The background has simple buildings and text in Latin. The page is part of a book, not a standalone painting. The figures look stiff and stylized, with no attempt at realistic movement or depth. Check out Italian 11th Century artists for more work like this.
This artist worked in Italy during the late 1000s, painting tiny scenes on animal-skin pages.
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