Artwork
Apotheosis of a Saint (recto)
Apotheosis of a Saint (recto) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Benaschi. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Apotheosis of a Saint is a round drawing created by Giovanni Battista Benaschi in 1674. It is a work on paper held in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a saint's ascension to heaven, surrounded by swirling clouds and angelic figures. The scene is set against a dark, rocky landscape below, with buildings or ruins visible through the mist.
Technique & Style
Benaschi's use of soft shading creates a dreamy, smoky effect, blending figures into the cloudy sky. The drawing showcases characteristics of both Mannerist and Baroque styles, with refined figures and dramatic, dynamic qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Benaschi, or Beinaschi, (1636 – September 28, 1688) was an Italian painter and engraver active in the Mannerist and Baroque style.
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