1520
oil
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Sant'Orsola in gloria is a 1520 oil by Andrea Previtali, a High Renaissance work, depicting Saint Ursula, held at Accademia Carrara.
This painting features a woman in a red robe, standing on a white pedestal. She is surrounded by a crowd of people, with two angels above her, one holding a crown and the other a book. The background shows a landscape with mountains and trees. The woman's robe is a vibrant red, and her hands are clasped together in prayer. The angels are depicted in white and pink robes, with halos around their heads. The crowd of people is dressed in various colors, with some kneeling and others standing. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate folds in the woman's robe and delicate features on the angels' faces. The landscape in the background adds depth and context to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Andrea Previtali.
Andrea Previtali (c. 1480–1528) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bergamo. He was also called Andrea Cordelliaghi.
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