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Saint Bruno, c1525. Creator: Girolamo Marchesi
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Saint Bruno, c1525. Creator: Girolamo Marchesi
Saint Bruno, c1525. St. Bruno of Cologne (ca. 1035-1101), the founder of the Carthusian monastic order. He was canonized, or sainted, by Pope Leo X in 1514. Although the artist did not know what St. Bruno actually looked like, he created an individualized portrait with hollow cheeks and large eyes. These features, along with the landscape, make the saint seem quite real to the viewer
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This 16th century oil on panel painting, created by the Italian artist Girolamo Marchesi da Cotignola around the 1520s, depicts Saint Bruno of Cologne (ca. 1035-1101). Saint Bruno is renowned as the founder of the Carthusian monastic order and was canonized by Pope Leo X in 1514. Despite the artist's lack of knowledge about the saint's actual appearance, Marchesi skillfully crafted an individualized portrait of Saint Bruno with hollow cheeks and large, expressive eyes. These features, combined with the serene landscape setting, make the saint seem remarkably lifelike and engaging to the viewer. The saint is depicted wearing the traditional Carthusian habit, consisting of a simple white robe and a scapular, which is worn over a tunic and a cowl. The muted colors of the painting, with its earthy browns and greens, further emphasize the connection between Saint Bruno and the natural world. The painting's exterior scene, set in the French countryside, adds to the sense of tranquility and spiritual contemplation. This beautiful work of art, which is now housed at the Walters Art Museum, is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Renaissance period and the enduring legacy of Saint Bruno as a revered figure in the Catholic Church. Marchesi's masterful use of color and brushwork brings the saint to life, inviting us to reflect on the spiritual journey and the enduring power of faith.
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