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The Glorification of St. Felix and St. Adauctus

Carlo Carlone

1759

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Western Art

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

The Glorification of St. Felix and St. Adauctus is a 1759 oil by Carlo Carlone, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Western Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Carlone
When & what style?: 1759 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Western Art

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene with multiple figures in a swirling composition. At the center, two men in dark robes are surrounded by a halo of light, with one figure reaching out to the other. The background is a deep blue, with clouds of white and beige swirling around the central figures. The painting features a range of colors, from the deep blues and whites of the background to the rich browns and golds of the figures' robes. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture in the paint. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Carlo Carlone.