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Saint Susanna

Matteo di ser Cambio di Bettolo

1385

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Medieval Religious John the Evangelist

Dominant colour

Saint Susanna is a 1385 by Matteo di ser Cambio di Bettolo, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Matteo di ser Cambio di Bettolo
When & what style?: 1385
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Saint Susanna in a small, detailed scene. It's a miniature on vellum, which was a common material for small artworks back then. The artist used fine lines and colors to create a sense of depth and texture in this tiny piece, which is interesting because it's so small and intricate. You can learn more about similar artworks by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.