1671
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
St Cecilia at the Organ. is a 1671 oil by Carlo Dolci, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Saint Cecilia, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting shows a woman sitting at an organ, her hands poised over the keys. She wears a flowing dress and a halo, with a few flowers at her feet. The woman's face is serene, her eyes cast downward as if lost in thought. The organ behind her is ornate, with intricate carvings and a rich, dark wood tone. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the subject. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Carlo Dolci.
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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