Saint Paul 1372 - 1388

black and white format

charcoal art

black and white theme

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

framed image

black colour

black and white

men

facial portrait

portrait art

Niccolò di Buonaccorso's "Saint Paul" is a tempera on poplar panel painting created between 1372 and 1388, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork portrays Saint Paul, a prominent figure in early Christianity, standing in an ornately carved frame, holding a book and a sword. The image features a detailed depiction of Saint Paul's attire and the intricate details of the frame, highlighting the artist's skill and the artistic sensibilities of the period. This work is a prime example of Late Gothic Italian painting.