Artwork
Scenes from the life of saint Benedict: the resurrection of a child
Scenes from the life of saint Benedict: the resurrection of a child is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Philippe de Champaigne. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
Scenes from the life of saint Benedict: the resurrection of a child is a 1656 oil painting by Philippe de Champaigne, a French Baroque artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solemn scene where a group of robed figures surround a central figure in pink, who reaches out to a child on the ground, conveying a sense of concern and attention.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the French Classical Baroque style, utilizing chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and depth, with strong contrasts between light and dark.
History & Provenance
Created in 1656, the painting is now held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philippe de Champaigne (French pronunciation: ; 26 May 1602 – 12 August 1674) was a Brabant-born French Baroque era painter, a major exponent of French Baroque painting.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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