Artwork
Investiture of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Investiture of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Ponziano Loverini. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
About this work
Overview
Ponziano Loverini's 'Investiture of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal' is a Symbolist oil painting completed in 1892. It is part of the Accademia Carrara's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the investiture ceremony of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, a French saint. The scene is set in an ornate room, with the saint standing on a red carpet, surrounded by formally attired figures, conveying an atmosphere of reverence and solemnity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of oil paint and adherence to the Symbolist movement, evident in its depiction of a grand, ritualistic scene.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1892 by Italian painter Ponziano Loverini, the painting is now held in the Accademia Carrara.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ponziano Loverini (July 6, 1845 – August 21, 1929) was an Italian painter, known primarily for his canvases and frescoes of sacred subjects.
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