Andrew by Simone Martini, Matthew 4:18-22, Bible.Gallery
Andrew created
approximately
1326
nad was completed in 1326
Its dimension is 38cm wide and
57cm high
and it was drawn with tempera on panel style.
Artwork Description
This panel is from an important five-part portable altarpiece that was possibly commissioned by the governing body of the city of Siena. Together with Giotto, Simone was the most famous artist of his day. His refined technique and descriptive powers, evident in the expression of Saint Andrew and the manner in which he holds his book, were unequalled in Europe and earned the praise and friendship of the poet Petrarch (1304–1374). The rectangular frame is original.
Artist : Simone Martini