Saint Lawrence

1440/1450

Master of the Murano Gradual

Associated Names
Master of the Murano Gradual

Artist, Lombard, active 15th century

The image shows a half-length portrait of a person seated slightly angled to the left, with their head leaning in the same direction. The person has a calm expression, slightly downturned eyes, and wavy, light brown hair. They are dressed in a richly patterned green garment with gold detailing and a blue border around the neckline. The garment has intricate patterns and a prominent motif on the chest. The person's right hand is holding a slender, rod-like object against a gold background. The background features gold leaf and an elaborate border with red, green, and blue acanthus leaves and floral motifs encircling the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    miniature on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.9 x 12.5 cm (5 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    NGA Miniatures 1975, no. 21


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1975, no. 21, repro.

2009

  • Heaven on Earth: Manuscript Illuminations from the National Gallery of Art, NGA, 2009.

Bibliography

1975

  • National Gallery of Art. Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1975: no. 21.

Wikidata ID

Q64608240

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