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Cambridge altar retable. Scene: three saints with angels, from left: S. Geminianus, S. Michael, S. Augustinus

Simone Martini

1319

tempera

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

Cambridge altar retable. Scene: three saints with angels, from left: S. Geminianus, S. Michael, S. Augustinus is a 1319 tempera by Simone Martini, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Simone Martini
When & what style?: 1319
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows three saints with angels, each in their own section. The saints are dressed in robes and hold objects like books and swords. The angels are above them, wearing colorful robes. The painting is done in tempera, which gives it a smooth look. The colors are bright and the details are clear. You can see the textures of the robes and the shine on the metal objects. If you like this style, you might want to check out more work by the artist, Simone Martini.