Who painted The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian?

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian was painted by Battistello Caracciolo in 1620.

Where can I see The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian?

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian?

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian?

Museum-quality prints of The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian

Battistello Caracciolo , 1620

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Battistello Caracciolo. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The Saint Physicians Cosmas and Damian is a 1620 oil painting by Battistello Caracciolo, a Neapolitan artist influenced by Caravaggio.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two saints, traditionally identified as Cosmas and Damian, engaged in a moment of intense focus, possibly discussing a medical or scholarly matter, as indicated by their actions and the surrounding objects.

Technique & Style

Caracciolo employed chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and to highlight the figures' faces and hands, characteristic of the early Baroque style.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.