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The saint has bare feet, expressing his simplicity and humility, but he stands upon a textile decorated with phoenixes and gilded peacock heads against fanned out tail feathers. This reflects his status as one of the most important apostles (those who preached about Christ after he was crucified).
The artist often included elaborate details such as this in his paintings. He used a technique called sgraffito to achieve the richness of the textile. This involved painting over a layer of gold leaf and then scratching the paint away in places to reveal the gold beneath.
Title
Saint Paul: Right Main Tier Panel
Date
1387
Medium
Egg tempera on wood
Measurements
H 89.5 x W 37.5 cm
Accession number
NG579.3
Acquisition method
Bought, 1857
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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