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Blessed Bernard Tolomei Interceding for the Cessation of the Plague in Siena
Blessed Bernard Tolomei Interceding for the Cessation of the Plague in Siena is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Overview
Blessed Bernard Tolomei Interceding for the Cessation of the Plague in Siena is a 1735 painting by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, executed on copper. It is part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Blessed Bernard Tolomei praying for relief from a plague that afflicted Siena. He stands among afflicted individuals, some of whom lie on the ground, conveying a sense of desperation and supplication.
Technique & Style
Crespi employed chiaroscuro to create a dramatic scene, with strong contrasts between light and dark that add depth and tension. The technique is evident in the lighting of foreground figures, heightening the emotional impact.
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Artist
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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