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The Baptism of Christ (casket lid, front); Saint Peter, Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Matthew and Two Unknown Saints (casket, front)

Simone dei Crocifissi

1360

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Italo Byzantine Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

The Baptism of Christ (casket lid, front); Saint Peter, Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Matthew and Two Unknown Saints (casket, front) is a 1360 unspecified by Simone dei Crocifissi, a Italo Byzantine work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Simone dei Crocifissi
When & what style?: 1360 · Italo Byzantine
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a baptism scene, with Christ at its center. The figures are dressed in robes, and the background is a soft, muted color. A notable detail is the use of gold accents throughout the painting, adding a sense of luxury and importance to the scene. The figures are arranged in a harmonious composition, with Christ at the center. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Simone dei Crocifissi, the artist behind this piece.