Fra Giacomo da Ulma (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
1868
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1868
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a man in a long, dark robe with a white undershirt, holding up a stained glass piece. He has a rosary hanging from his waist. The background is a yellow mosaic pattern. The man's attire and the stained glass he holds suggest a religious theme. The painting's style and colors evoke a sense of reverence. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
