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Predella with Annunciation and Scenes from the Lives of Four Saints

Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona

1489

tempera

panel

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Early Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Predella with Annunciation and Scenes from the Lives of Four Saints is a 1489 tempera by Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona, a Early Renaissance work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona
When & what style?: 1489 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a long, narrow scene with several figures. The figures are in different settings, like buildings and outdoors. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The figures seem to be doing different things, like talking or running. Some are alone, and some are in groups. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The painting is very detailed, with intricate designs on the buildings and clothes. You might want to look up more about the artist, Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona.