St Julian the Hospitaler
1490
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1490
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
St Julian the Hospitaler is a 1490 oil by Pietro del Donzello, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a man in a green tunic and red cloak, holding a sword. He stands in a landscape with a white dog, buildings, and trees. The man's clothing and the background suggest a scene from medieval times. The artist used oil paint to create the image. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Pietro del Donzello (1452–1509) was an Italian painter. Donzello was born in Florence. His brother Ippolito was also a painter. Pietro primarily painted traditional scenes and shields. Some of his other works reside at…
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