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Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels

Olivuccio di Ciccarello

1400

unspecified

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Byzantine icon painting Renaissance

Dominant colour

Saint Peter and Saint Paul with Angels is a 1400 unspecified by Olivuccio di Ciccarello, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Olivuccio di Ciccarello
When & what style?: 1400 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two saints, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, standing together with their hands clasped in prayer. They are dressed in long, flowing robes, with Saint Peter wearing a yellow robe and Saint Paul wearing a blue robe. Above them, a group of angels are gathered, some of whom are playing musical instruments. The scene is set against a plain background, with no visible scenery or architecture. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and devotion, with the saints and angels conveying a sense of reverence and worship. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Olivuccio di Ciccarello.

About the artist

Artist

Olivuccio di Ciccarello

Olivuccio di Ciccarello (died 1439) was an Italian painter. Little is known of his life. He was a native of Camerino and was active from 1388 until his death. In 2002 works formerly attributed to an obscure painter…

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