Artwork
Saint Ursula
Saint Ursula is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Lorenzo di Bicci. It dates from 1400 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1400 by Lorenzo di Bicci, is a representation of Saint Ursula. It is a notable example of the artist's work in the Italo-Byzantine style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Ursula standing in front of a brick wall, holding a red cross. Her serene expression and relaxed pose convey a sense of calm and contemplation, while the cross symbolizes her religious significance.
Technique & Style
Di Bicci's style is characterized by bright colors and simplified compositions. The painting features a woman with a rounded, expressionless face, and a subtle texture in the background suggests the use of a particular medium.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, having been created by Lorenzo di Bicci, a Florentine painter active in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lorenzo di Bicci (c. 1350 – 1427) was an Italian painter of the Florentine School considered to be one of the most important painters in Florence during the second half of the 14th century. He is believed to have…
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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