Artwork
St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah
St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Noël Hallé. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah is a 1749 oil painting by Noël Hallé, a French artist trained at the French Academy in Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary in a serene, intimate scene, with Saint Anne revealing a prophecy from a book to the young Virgin, surrounded by domestic objects and cherubs in the background.
Technique & Style
Hallé's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figures, while the Rococo style is evident in the ornate yet delicate rendering of the scene, with its decorative elements and expressive aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Hallé worked under royal patronage, receiving commissions for the Grand Trianon and the Gobelins Manufactory, and was a recipient of the Prix de Rome in 1736, indicating his prominence as a history painter in 18th-century France.
Artist & collection
Artist
Noël Hallé (French pronunciation: ; 2 September 1711 – 5 June 1781) was a French painter, draftsman and printmaker.
