St. Augustine
- Artist
- Antonello da Messina
- Date
- c.1472 ; Italy
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled St. Augustine is a remarkable example of religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Executed with tempera on canvas, it showcases the detailed and vivid style characteristic of its time. The composition captures St. Augustine in a moment of spiritual reflection, emphasizing the religious significance of the figure. Its careful craftsmanship and use of tempera contribute to the painting's rich textures and vibrant hues, making it a compelling work that reflects both the artistic techniques and spiritual themes of the early renaissance era.
Related artworks
- Elisium by Leon Bakst
- Crinolines by Wassily Kandinsky
- View of the Tiber and Castel St. Angelo by Jacques-Louis David
- The Inferno, Canto 18 by Gustave Dore
- Reclining Upon A Bed Was A Princess Of Radiant Beauty by Gustave Dore
- N.A. Nekrasov, during "The last songs" by Ivan Kramskoy
- Annunciation (detail) by Piero della Francesca
- Stoning of St.Stephen by Paolo Uccello
- Piano and Mandolin by Georges Braque
- Pilgrimage to the Fountain of San Isidro / The Holy Office by Francisco Goya