Simon Magus offering St Peter money for the power of conferring The Holy Spirit
1470
tempera
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1470
tempera
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting depicts a scene with three men and a woman, set against a backdrop of buildings and a blue sky. The woman, dressed in red and white, stands on a staircase, while the men are positioned to her left. One man, wearing blue and red, extends his hand towards the woman, while another man, clad in yellow and red, stands behind him. The scene appears to be a moment of interaction between the characters, with the man in blue and red making an offer to the woman. The use of tempera as the medium adds a sense of depth and texture to the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Liberale da Verona.
