14th-Century Painting by Pietro Lorenzetti Bought for Hull Museums in London
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UNITED KINGDOM---"Christ Between Saint Paul and Saint Peter," a 14th-century painting by Pietro Lorenzetti, has been bought for Ferens Art Gallery with help from the Art Fund. Created around 1320, the work is the oldest piece in the gallery's collection, and is remarkably naturalistic for a 14th-century painting. Probably part of a larger altarpiece, the panel is painted in tempera on a gold background, and is Lorenzetti's only fully autographed work in UK collections. The total amount paid was £1,612,940, including a £200,000 Art Fund grant and £758,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. [link]
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| Pietro Lorenzetti, Christ Between Saints Peter and Paul, c.1320 © Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums. Photo: The National Gallery, London. |
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