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Saint John the Baptist and Saint Dorothea, by Pier Francesco Fiorentino, unspecified, 1485

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Dorothea

Pier Francesco Fiorentino

1485

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Dorothea is a 1485 unspecified by Pier Francesco Fiorentino, a Early Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Pier Francesco Fiorentino
When & what style?
1485 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two figures, one in the foreground and one in the background. The figure in the foreground is wearing a red robe and has their right hand raised. The figure in the background is wearing a green robe and has their head turned to the side. Both figures are looking down, and their faces are blurred. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color, with a subtle texture that gives it a sense of depth. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the figures are lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Pier Francesco Fiorentino.

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