Who created "Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza"?

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza was created by Lorenzo Lotto in 1547.

What medium is "Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza"?

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza is Oil on canvas.

Is "Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza" in the public domain?

Yes, Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza

Lorenzo Lotto

1547

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

34 3/8 x 28 in. (87.3 x 71.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1965

Accession Number

65.117

Tags

ChristMenPortraitsBooksCrucifixion

Art Historical Context

Lorenzo Lotto's *Brother Gregorio Belo of Vic* (1547) is a compelling Renaissance portrait of a Hieronymite monk from Vic, Italy. Painted in oil on canvas, this intimate work measures 34⅜ × 28 inches and captures the sitter's contemplative gaze and somber piety. Lotto, a master of the Venetian school known for his psychological depth and intricate symbolism, renders the brother in black robes, likely holding a book—perhaps a breviary—and contemplating a crucifix, evoking themes of devotion and the Crucifixion Christ. The painting exemplifies Lotto's late style, blending realism with spiritual...

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza

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