Artwork
Sfânta Familie cu Sfântul Anton de Padova
Sfânta Familie cu Sfântul Anton de Padova is a print by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Battista Pittoni. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Sfânta Familie cu Sfântul Anton de Padova is a painting by Giovanni Battista Pittoni, dated to around 1571.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family with Saint Anthony of Padua, represented by a woman holding a baby, an older bearded man behind them, and a kneeling bald figure. Two angels are shown floating above.
Technique & Style
The work features chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark. The figures are set against a dimly lit background, with highlights on the woman's lips, the baby's skin, and the angels' wings, creating a sense of depth and volume.
Artist & collection
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