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16x24in, oil on stretched linen
The Niche statues of Orsanmichele have inspired me for several years. This was the first painting of the Statue of St Matthew, completed by Ghiberti, and commissioned by the Bankers Guild.
It was the first large work from Florence this May, on days where it was overcast. Even though the statue is mostly in shade on sunny days, the bouncing sunlight off of other buildings and ambients blues of the sky can completely change the scene.
I particularly liked the deep and mysterious shadows that formed around the face and robes. The bronze had interesting notes of emeralds, which played off of the color of the marble.
16x24in, oil on stretched linen
The Niche statues of Orsanmichele have inspired me for several years. This was the first painting of the Statue of St Matthew, completed by Ghiberti, and commissioned by the Bankers Guild.
It was the first large work from Florence this May, on days where it was overcast. Even though the statue is mostly in shade on sunny days, the bouncing sunlight off of other buildings and ambients blues of the sky can completely change the scene.
I particularly liked the deep and mysterious shadows that formed around the face and robes. The bronze had interesting notes of emeralds, which played off of the color of the marble.