Artwork
St Philip Neri adoring a painting of the Madonna shown to him by an angel
St Philip Neri adoring a painting of the Madonna shown to him by an angel is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
St Philip Neri adoring a painting of the Madonna shown to him by an angel is a religious artwork created around 1750 by 32068_person, now housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts St Philip Neri in prayer, kneeling on clouds, as an angel directs his attention to a framed image of the Madonna and Child. Two observing cherubs accompany the scene, conveying a sense of serene devotion.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple, expressive lines and subtle shading to capture the softness of fabrics and the movement of wings. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, with light from above casting gentle shadows across the figures.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1750, the artwork is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's identity is specified only by a numerical designation (32068_person).
Artist & collection
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