Saint Justina of Padua
Medium
Oil on wood
Dimensions
Overall, with added strips, 19 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. (49.5 x 38.4 cm); painted surface 19 1/8 x 14 3/4 in. (48.6 x 37.5 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Accession Number
14.40.606
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About this artwork
Saint Justina of Padua is a paintings by Italian artist Bartolomeo Montagna (Bartolomeo Cincani), created in 1490s. The work was created using oil on wood. It measures Overall, with added strips, 19 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. (49.5 x 38.4 cm); painted surface 19 1/8 x 14 3/4 in. (48.6 x 37.5 cm). The painting showcases the artistic techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of its era, reflecting both technical skill and cultural context. Artists of this period developed sophisticated approaches to compositio...
Art Historical Context
Saint Justina of Padua painted by the Italian artist Bartolomeo Montagnaalso known as Bartolomeo Cinc) in the 1490s, is a compelling devotional portrait from the late Renaissance period. Depicting the revered virgin martyr and patron saint of Padua, this exemplifies the era's focus on religious subjects, blending spiritual reverence with emerging humanistic ideals. Montagna, active in northern Italy, contributed to the rich tradition of sacred imagery that adorned churches, homes, and private chapels, inviting viewers into a contemplative dialogue with the divine. Crafted in oil on wood—a fav...