Saint in Red Cloak

By Unknown, late 19th - early 20th century
JPG • 1719 × 3400 PX • 1.6 MB
Curatorial Notes

This tempera on panel painting depicts a standing saint, likely an apostle or evangelist, framed within a narrow, gilded architectural arch featuring twisted columns. The figure is dressed in a yellow tunic draped with a prominent red cloak. He holds a closed book in his right hand, a traditional attribute of apostolic authority or scriptural knowledge, while his left hand is raised in a gesture of blessing or discourse. The saint has a short, greyish beard and is adorned with a detailed, punched-gold halo. The work is executed in a style that consciously mimics the aesthetic of Italian Trecento panel painting, reflecting the historicist revival trends prevalent in late 19th-century Italy. The composition is vertical and formal, emphasizing the sanctity of the figure through the use of gold leaf and traditional iconographic markers.

Artwork Identification

Title Saint in Red Cloak
Title (PT) Santo de Manto Vermelho
Title (ES) Santo con Manto Rojo
Artist Unknown
Date late 19th - early 20th century
Work Type Painting

Location & Collection

License Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Ars Sancta