Saint Romuald 1320 - 1330

"Saint Romuald" is a tempera painting by the artist known as Pseudo-Palmeruccio, created between 1320 and 1330. This small-scale panel painting depicts the saint in profile, dressed in a white habit, against a gold background. The gold leaf background is embellished with an ornate design of stylized plant forms and arches. The artist employs a flattened perspective and the figure’s elongated proportions are characteristic of the Italo-Byzantine style prevalent in the 14th century. This painting, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a compelling example of the artistic trends of the period.