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A Saint reading ; on his right stands a bishop

Pietro Perugino

1450

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

A Saint reading ; on his right stands a bishop is a 1450 by Pietro Perugino, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Pietro Perugino
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a monk in a white robe, bald head, and a simple brown belt, reading a book open in his hands. Behind him stands a taller figure in robes, facing away. The lines are soft and sketchy, with light shading to show folds in the cloth. The monk’s calm focus on the book suggests a quiet moment of study. The bishop’s hand rests on the monk’s shoulder, as if blessing or guiding him. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layered lines.