1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Benedict Healing the Possessed is a 1630 ink by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this etching, a group of people are gathered around a man who is lying on the ground. The man on the ground appears to be in distress, with his arms and legs contorted in an unnatural position. A figure, likely a saint, is leaning over him, with one hand raised in a gesture of healing. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and hills visible in the background. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and drama, as the figures surrounding the man on the ground seem to be in a state of distress or concern. This etching is a fine example of the Baroque style, with its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about the Baroque movement, explore the works of artists like Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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