Artwork
The Prophet Isaiah
The Prophet Isaiah is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Ugolino di Nerio. It dates from 1315 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Prophet Isaiah is a painting by Ugolino di Nerio, created around 1315. It is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man in a green robe, holding a scroll and pointing upwards. The image is likely a representation of the biblical prophet Isaiah, given the context of the artist's other religious works.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a gold background and a triangular frame, typical of the Italo-Byzantine style. The use of gold adds a sense of luxury to the image, while the figure's drapery and pose reflect the artist's Sienese training.
History & Provenance
Ugolino di Nerio was active in Siena and Florence between 1317 and 1327, and contributed to the spread of Sienese painting in Florence through various commissions.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ugolino di Nerio (1280? – 1349) was an Italian painter active in his native city of Siena and in Florence between the years 1317 and 1327. He was a follower of Duccio di Buoninsegna, from whose Maestà some of his…
