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Saint Matthias, by Unknown, unspecified, 1360

Saint Matthias

Unknown

1360

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Matthias is a 1360 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1360 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting depicts a saintly figure, Saint Matthias, in a golden frame. The saint is dressed in a blue robe with yellow patterns and an orange shirt, with a halo surrounding his head. He is holding a rope in his right hand and has a brown belt around his waist. The saint's attire and the golden frame suggest a sense of reverence and importance. The use of blue and orange colors adds a touch of warmth and depth to the painting. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the saint's story. For more on the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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