Artwork
Burial of St Petronilla
Burial of St Petronilla is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Burial of St Petronilla is an oil painting depicting a somber scene with multiple figures. It is currently held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of people gathered around a body, dressed in robes and tunics, suggesting a funeral or burial scene. The presence of a cherub in the background cloud implies a sacred or saintly subject, consistent with the painting's title referencing St Petronilla.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with strong contrasts between light and dark adding to the dramatic effect of the scene. The light falling on the figures enhances the overall somber atmosphere.
Artist & collection
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The Anointing of David
Epiphany
Anbetung der Hirten
Adoration of the Magi
The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape
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The Burial of Saint Petronilla