Artwork

Apotheosis of Saint George

Apotheosis of Saint George, by Sebastiano Ricci, chalk, 1694
Apotheosis of Saint George, by Sebastiano Ricci, chalk, 1694

Apotheosis of Saint George is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Apotheosis of Saint George is a red chalk drawing on laid paper created by Sebastiano Ricci in 1694.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a scene featuring Saint George, with the composition emphasizing the main figures through the use of empty space around them.

Technique & Style

Executed in red chalk, the drawing showcases the artist's ability to convey a scene using simple lines, highlighting Ricci's skill with a limited medium.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.