Saint Romuald
c. 1440
Fra Angelico, a friar himself, captures the founder of the Camaldolese order in this serene portrait. Saint Romuald stands against a shimmering gold background, dressed in the flowing white habit of his monastery, holding a staff and a blue, jewel-studded book. The heavy, realistic folds of his robe show the artist's transition from medieval styles to the volume and light of the Renaissance. It's a peaceful image that makes you want to take a long, quiet walk with a good book.
- Technique
- Tempera on panel with gold leaf
- Material
- Gold leaf