Artwork
Saint Agatha crowned by Angels

Saint Agatha crowned by Angels is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Saint Agatha crowned by Angels is a circa 1590 oil painting by Paolo Veronese, exemplifying the Mannerist style. It depicts the martyr Saint Agatha being crowned by angels, characterized by dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The painting honors Saint Agatha, a Sicilian martyr, in a moment of celestial recognition. Her calm demeanor and the act of crowning symbolize her spiritual triumph and martyrdom.
Technique & Style
Veronese employed thick, expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the robes, and utilized a dark background to accentuate the golden, luminous qualities of the subjects' attire and the angels' presence, hallmarking Mannerist emphasis on light and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in the late Renaissance, the work is part of Veronese's oeuvre of large-scale religious pieces. It is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery, alongside other renowned works of Venetian art.
Context
This painting reflects Veronese's position among prominent Venetian artists of the 16th century, including Titian and Tintoretto, contributing to the era's religious and artistic discourse.
Legacy
As a Mannerist piece by a leading Venetian painter, Saint Agatha crowned by Angels influences the development of Baroque art and remains a significant example of late Renaissance religious painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…



















