Saint Nicholas of Bari
Carlo Crivelli
In 1472, Carlo Crivelli painted ‘Saint Nicholas of Bari’ using tempera and gold leaf on a wood panel. The subject is adorned with a bishop’s mitre and vestments. The panel measures 49.3 x 42.6 cm. Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting’s surface glistens with gold leaf, typical of Crivelli’s work. The intricate details include jewels and a finely carved staff. The saint’s expression is serene yet commanding.
This work was once part of the collection of Count Guglielmo Lochis, an Italian nobleman and art collector. Lochis was a significant figure in Bergamo’s cultural life during the 19th century.
Carlo Crivelli was known for his distinctive personal style that developed in the March of Ancona. His use of rich colors and elaborate detail contrasts with his Venetian contemporaries.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1952.111
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