Saints Augustine and Peter

By Paolo Veneziano, c. 1350
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Curatorial Notes

Saints Augustine and Peter and Saints John the Baptist and Catherine of Alexandria—identifiable by their clothing, attributes, and Latin inscriptions—once flanked a larger central image, probably of a Virgin and Child. The frames were made in the early 20th century, but they reflect the architectural style and motifs typical of 14th century Venetian altarpieces. The leading Venetian painter of his time, Paolo Veneziano combined sinuous Gothic contours, sumptuous textile patterns, and severe facial types influenced by contemporary Byzantine art. This mix of styles reflects Venice’s role as the center of a vast trade network encompassing Western Europe and the Byzantine Empire and extending as far as East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Alternative Titles
PT: Santos Agostinho e Pedro
ES: Santos Agustín y Pedro
Date c. 1350
Ars Sancta