Artwork
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.
About this work
Overview
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Paolo Veronese between 1580 and 1585. It is now housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Anthony of Padua standing on a rock, gesturing to a crowd of people in colorful clothing, while a body of water with boats is visible in the background. The scene suggests the saint is preaching or teaching the gathered crowd.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of oil paint on canvas, measuring 104 by 150 centimeters. Veronese's style is evident in the vivid depiction of the crowd and the landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting's original location is unknown, but it may have been created for a chapel or as part of a cycle for a small scuola in Veneto. It was gifted to Cardinal Scipione Borghese by Francesco Barbaro in 1607.
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…
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