1670
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
St Agnes is a 1670 unspecified by Carlo Dolci, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a young woman holding a lamb, with the lamb's head resting on her chest. The woman is dressed in a blue robe with a red cloak draped over her shoulders, and her dark hair is pulled back. The lamb is white, and the woman's right hand gently cradles its head. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her expression is serene. The lamb appears to be sleeping or resting comfortably in her arms. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peace and tranquility. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the woman and lamb emerging from the shadows. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Carlo (or Carlino) Dolci (25 May 1616 – 17 January 1686) was an Italian Baroque painter active mainly in Florence, known for highly finished religious pictures, often repeated in many versions.
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