St. Nicholas in Glory with St. John the Baptist, St. Lucy and below St. George Slaying the Dragon 1529

Lorenzo Lotto's "St. Nicholas in Glory with St. John the Baptist, St. Lucy and below St. George Slaying the Dragon" (1529) is a masterpiece of High Renaissance Venetian painting. The work features a dynamic composition with St. Nicholas seated on a throne amidst clouds, surrounded by angels and the figures of St. John the Baptist, St. Lucy and St. George. This altarpiece, housed in the Carmini church in Venice, showcases Lotto's characteristic use of color and light, highlighting the figures and creating a sense of depth and grandeur. The painting, with its rich symbolism and masterful execution, is a testament to Lotto's artistic genius and the enduring power of religious imagery.