Saint Bruno in prayer

Saint Bruno in prayer

Domingos Sequeira

1800

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a man lying on his side on the floor, his head resting on his arms. He's wearing a long, white robe that drapes over his body. The background is dark, but there are some objects on a table behind him, including a skull and a book. The man's pose and the objects around him suggest that he might be a monk or a religious figure. The dark background and the use of shadows to create depth in the painting are interesting details. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

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