Artwork
St Rochus
St Rochus is an oil painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
St Rochus is an oil painting depicting a solitary figure in a dark, contemplative atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man shown in profile, with his head turned to the left and body to the right, his features obscured by blurring. His attire includes a black jacket with white ruffled sleeves, suggesting a possible historical or cultural context.
Technique & Style
The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with a dark background subtly gradated to imply a light source. The blurred facial features add to the enigmatic nature of the subject, inviting interpretation.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
