Artwork
Saint Pierre ressuscite la veuve Tabitha
Saint Pierre ressuscite la veuve Tabitha is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Eustache Le Sueur. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
About this work
Overview
Saint Pierre ressuscite la veuve Tabitha is an oil painting by Eustache Le Sueur, created in 1643. The work is currently held at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of Saint Peter reviving Tabitha, a widow. The somber atmosphere is conveyed through the deceased woman's white attire and the surrounding figures, who wear a range of colored robes, creating a sense of mourning and reverence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro is evident in the contrast between the dark background and the figures in the foreground, drawing attention to the scene unfolding around the bed. The varied colors of the robes add depth and emotion to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eustache Le Sueur or Lesueur was a French artist and one of the founders of the French Academy of Painting.
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