Artwork

Anointing of a bishop

Anointing of a bishop, by Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont, oil, 1743
Anointing of a bishop, by Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont, oil, 1743

Anointing of a bishop is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont. It dates from 1743 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Anointing of a Bishop is a 1743 oil painting by Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont, executed in the Rococo style. It is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the solemn ritual of a bishop's anointing, surrounded by clergy in a grand, ornate setting, conveying the gravity and importance of the ecclesiastical ceremony.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Rococo, the work features refined brushwork and a predominantly light color palette, emphasizing elegance and refinement.

History & Provenance

Created in 1743 by French painter Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont, trained under Jean Jouvenet and Hyacinthe Rigaud, the painting is now housed at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Context

Reflecting the decorative and artistic tastes of 18th-century France, the painting combines religious subject matter with the aesthetic elegance of its time.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts or widespread recognition of *Anointing of a Bishop* are not prominently documented, it remains a representative example of Rococo religious art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont

Artist

Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont

Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont (19 January 1693, Versailles – 16 February 1761, Paris) was a French painter. Collin de Vermont was a pupil of Jouvenet and of Rigaud.