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Saint Lawrence Liberates Souls from Purgatory

Lorenzo di Niccolò

1412

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Lawrence Liberates Souls from Purgatory is a 1412 unspecified by Lorenzo di Niccolò, a Early Renaissance work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Lorenzo di Niccolò
When & what style?: 1412 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of Saint Lawrence liberating souls from purgatory. On the left side, a figure in a red robe is shown releasing souls from a fiery pit, while on the right side, a group of souls are shown rising up towards the heavens. The background is a warm, golden color, with hints of red and orange. In the foreground, the figure of Saint Lawrence is prominently displayed, with his red robe and halo standing out against the darker background. The souls he is liberating are shown in various states of distress, with some reaching up towards him in gratitude. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye towards the central figure of Saint Lawrence. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the artist Lorenzo di Niccolò.