Saint Matthew the Evangelist

Saint Matthew the Evangelist

Orcagna

1367

tempera

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting is a triptych, with a central panel and two side panels. The central panel depicts a man in a red robe and blue pants, holding a book and a quill. He is surrounded by a gold background with intricate designs. The side panels show various scenes, including people in robes and a building. The colors used are muted, with shades of red, blue, and gold dominating the palette. The overall style is formal and ornate, with attention to detail in the designs and figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Orcagna.

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