Saints Giusto and Clemente Multiplying the Grain of Volterra
Master of the Nativity of Castello
1450
unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Master of the Nativity of Castello
1450
unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Saints Giusto and Clemente Multiplying the Grain of Volterra is a 1450 unspecified by Master of the Nativity of Castello, a Early Renaissance work, depicting washing, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of people in a courtyard. They're dressed in robes, with some wearing hats. In the center, a woman is bending over a large, round container, possibly washing something. A man in a red robe stands nearby, while others look on. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with a doorway. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, red, and yellow dominating the palette. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet activity, with the figures engaged in their tasks. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Master of the Nativity of Castello.
