Curator’s note

Saint Andrew

Ribera's depiction of the Apostle Saint Andrew, shown beside the X-shaped cross of his martyrdom. The aged face and weathered skin are rendered with vivid realism, heightened by strong contrasts of light and shadow.

Source: Arterra 큐레이션

Date: 1631
Medium: canvas

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ArtistJusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto)PeriodBaroque CountrySpain MuseumMuseo del Prado

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