Artwork
Death of Saint Joseph
Death of Saint Joseph is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Antonio Guardi. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Death of Saint Joseph is a 1737 oil painting by Giovanni Antonio Guardi, currently housed at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the serene and intimate moment of Saint Joseph's death, surrounded by celestial figures and the Virgin Mary, conveying a sense of peaceful transition.
Technique & Style
The work features a muted color palette predominantly composed of browns and golds, with subtle lighting effects that may relate to the artist's exploration of chiaroscuro, enhancing the emotional depth of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1737, the painting is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Antonio Guardi, also known as Gianantonio Guardi, was an Italian painter and nobleman. Guardi was one of the founders of the Venetian Academy in 1756.
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