The artwork, titled “St. Paul,” was created by Paolo Uccello circa 1435. This fresco, emblematic of the Early Renaissance art movement, measures 120 by 46 centimeters and belongs to the genre of religious painting. It is located within the Duomo di Firenze (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) in Florence, Italy.
The artwork features St. Paul, one of Christianity’s most influential apostles, depicted with a long beard and a halo, symbolizing his saintly stature. He is adorned in robes with a vivid color palette dominated by shades of green and red. St. Paul holds a book in his left hand, typically signifying the scriptures or epistles associated with him, and a sword in his right, symbolizing his martyrdom. The backdrop features a distinct shell-like pattern, which serves to emphasize the saint’s divine and holy radiance. The entire composition captures the solemn reverence associated with religious figures and exemplifies Uccello’s mastery in fresco techniques, conveying both spiritual solemnity and rich, decorative detail.
