Who painted Saint Dorothea?

Saint Dorothea was painted by Ignazio Stern in 1725.

Where can I see Saint Dorothea?

Saint Dorothea is held by Walters Art Museum.

What movement is Saint Dorothea?

Saint Dorothea is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Saint Dorothea

Ignazio Stern , 1725

Saint Dorothea is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Ignazio Stern. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Saint Dorothea is a painting executed in oil on canvas by Ignazio Stern, a Baroque artist, in 1725.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tender moment between a woman, identified as Saint Dorothea, and a child. The child holds a basket of flowers, symbolizing innocence. The gentle interaction between the figures conveys a sense of serenity and devotion.

Technique & Style

Stern's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the central figures. Soft, golden light illuminates the woman's face, highlighting her gentle expression, characteristic of the Rococo period's emphasis on elegance and refinement.

History & Provenance

Ignazio Stern, born in 1679 in Upper Austria, was active in Rome, where he died in 1748. The painting is now part of the Walters Art Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ignazio Stern

Ignazio Stern (or Ignaz Stern) (January 17, 1679 – May 28, 1748), born in Mauerkirchen in Upper Austria in the Archduchy of Austria, was a Baroque painter who worked in Rome, dying there in 1748.