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Vision of Saint Anthony of Padua, by Donato Creti, ink, 1601

Vision of Saint Anthony of Padua

Donato Creti

1601

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Vision of Saint Anthony of Padua is a 1601 ink by Donato Creti, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Donato Creti
When & what style?
1601 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a robed man kneeling in prayer, his hands clasped. Above him, a cloudy shape holds a small, winged figure—likely an angel or saint. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading made by crisscrossed strokes. The artist used ink to build up dark areas, giving the drawing depth without color. This style was common in studies before finished paintings. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shadows this way.

About the artist

Portrait of Donato Creti
Artist

Donato Creti

Donato Creti (24 February 1671 – 31 January 1749) was an Italian painter of the Rococo period, active mostly in Bologna, Papal States.

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