Sts Paul and Peter
Bartolomeo Vivarini (1440 – 1499)
A master of the Venetian Renaissance known for his luminous tempera works like the Madonna and Child, Bartolomeo Vivarini blended Byzantine tradition with new oil techniques to create a legacy waiting to be rediscovered.
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (Venice, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Sts Paul and Peter
- Artist: Bartolomeo Vivarini
- Year: 1482
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Color intensity: Vivid