Saints Eligius and Anthony Abbot
c. 1490-1495 Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia
About this artwork
This painting depicts Saint Anthony Abbot, identifiable by his long beard and staff, studying a book alongside Saint Eligius, who is associated with blacksmithing and holds a tool. The work showcases detailed drapery and solemn expressions characteristic of the period.
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Saint Eligius is the patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers, renowned for his honesty and skill as a royal mint master. Legend claims he once reattached a horse's leg after removing it to shoe the animal, a miracle that fueled many fantastical tales about his abilities. This painting, however, captures a more subdued and scholarly moment of shared devotion.
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Saints Eligius and Anthony Abbot
Luca Signorelli, c. 1490-1495
