Saints Peter and Paul

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Two saints, Peter and Paul, are deep in conversation over an open book, one pointing out a particular passage to the other. This painting comes from a polyptych -- an altarpiece made of a number of panels -- painted for the high altar of parish church of Porto Saint Georgio, the harbour of the city of Fermo on the east coast of Italy. Peter and Paul were traditionally shown together in medieval art, symbolising the Catholic Church.Crivelli was renowned for his highly individual style and way of handling materials to create a three-dimensional effect. Here we can see how he emphasised important parts of the painting: the haloes, Peter's keys, Paul's sword and the brass furnishings of the books have been built up in layers of gesso (the white mineral gypsum) so that they stand out from the flat surface.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

Saints Peter and Paul

Date

probably 1470s

Medium

Tempera on poplar

Measurements

H 93.3 x W 47 cm

Accession number

NG3923

Acquisition method

Mond Bequest, 1924

Work type

Painting

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The National Gallery, London

Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England

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