Artwork
The Triumph of the Trinity (The Gloria)
The Triumph of the Trinity (The Gloria) is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Francesco Solimena. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Francesco Solimena's 1702 drawing, The Triumph of the Trinity (The Gloria), is a black chalk work on laid paper, exemplifying the artist's skill in capturing dynamic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a crowded, chaotic scene with figures reaching upwards, some holding symbolic objects, amidst swirling lines that convey a sense of turmoil or divine glory.
Technique & Style
Solimena employed loose, expressive lines to capture energy and movement, characteristic of his dramatic use of light and shade, influenced by Luca Giordano and Mattia Preti.
History & Provenance
Created in 1702, the drawing reflects Solimena's status as a leading Neapolitan painter, showcasing his early Baroque style before his later shift towards classicism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Solimena (4 October 1657 – 3 April 1747) was a prolific Italian Baroque painter, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen.
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