The artwork titled “The Portinari Altarpiece, St. Thomas and St. Anthony the Hermit with Tommaso Portinari and two sons Antonio and Pigello, Left Wing” is an oil painting on panel created circa 1475 by the renowned Northern Renaissance artist Hugo van der Goes. This religious painting, part of the “Portinari Altarpiece” series, is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts a full-length portrait of St. Thomas and St. Anthony the Hermit standing prominently in the foreground, accompanied by Tommaso Portinari, who is depicted in a kneeling position, alongside his two sons, Antonio and Pigello. Both saints are adorned in traditional robes, with St. Thomas standing with a spear. The background is characterized by a rocky landscape, where additional scenes are illustrated, contributing to the complex narrative typical of the Northern Renaissance. The detailed and vivid rendering of the figures, the meticulous attention to texture and drapery, and the use of rich, deep colors are hallmarks of Hugo van der Goes’ masterful technique.
