St. Luke

St. Luke by Domenico Ghirlandaio
Artist
Domenico Ghirlandaio
Date
1486 - 1490
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Santa Maria Novella
"St. Luke" is a notable religious painting created by Italian Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio around 1490-1491. Reflecting the Early renaissance artistic style, the work embodies detailed realism and vibrant storytelling. Depicting St. Luke, the evangelist, the painting showcases Ghirlandaio's mastery of fresco techniques, though the original may have been part of a larger architectural or decorative cycle. Today, the masterpiece is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, offering viewers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic sensibilities of the period.

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