Saint Anthony Eremita
1300
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1300
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a man with a long, dark beard and hair, dressed in a dark robe, holding a book and a staff. He is set against a circular, ornate background. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest a religious figure, possibly a monk or a saint. The circular background adds a sense of depth and importance to the image. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist Maso di Banco.
