Artwork
The Miracle of Saint Mark
The Miracle of Saint Mark is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
The Miracle of Saint Mark is an oil painting depicting a dramatic scene with a central figure suspended in mid-air.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man in a red robe with a yellow cloth on his head, surrounded by a diverse crowd, some in traditional and others in modern attire, amidst a classical architectural backdrop.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and drama, focusing attention on the suspended figure. Impasto and glazing techniques add texture and luminosity, while the varied reactions of the crowd contribute to the overall tension.
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
