Who painted Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits?

Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits was painted by Unknown 19th Century in 1850.

Where can I see Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits?

Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits?

Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits

Unknown 19th Century , 1850

Saint Ignatius de Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is an engraving of Saint Ignatius de Loyola, a significant figure in Catholic history.

About this work

Overview

This print is an engraving of Saint Ignatius de Loyola, a significant figure in Catholic history.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts Ignatius in a long robe, hands clasped in prayer, with symbols of his faith surrounding him, including a crucifix and a rosary, emphasizing his devotion.

Technique & Style

The image is created through engraving, a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a metal plate, allowing for detailed and intricate representations like the wrinkled face and prayerful pose of Ignatius.