Artwork
Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Denys Calvaert. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Denys Calvaert in 1590, is titled 'Saint Cecilia'. It is housed at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Cecilia, a central figure in a group of five, holding a harp or lyre. She wears a long yellow robe and is surrounded by two men and two women, all set against a dark background. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist has used oil paint to capture the figures and their surroundings. The use of a dark background emphasizes the group, while the varied clothing and accessories of the figures add depth to the composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Denis Calvaert was an Antwerp-born Flemish painter who spent most of his life in Italy, where he was known as Dionisio Fiammingo or simply Il Fiammingo.
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