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Copy after the painting St Blaise led to Execution by Montagna in SS Nazzaro and Celso, Verona

Edward Kaiser

1875

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Copy after the painting St Blaise led to Execution by Montagna in SS Nazzaro and Celso, Verona is a 1875 watercolor by Edward Kaiser, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Kaiser
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a rocky, outdoor setting. A robed figure in red stands out, holding a child while others in armor and cloaks surround them. The background has a small town with buildings and a distant landscape under a cloudy sky. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, giving the scene a rough, unfinished look. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the landscape and clothing. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this work in person.

The story of this work

Overview

An 1875 watercolour copy by Eduard Kaiser reproduces the scene of St Blaise’s execution as depicted in Montagna’s painting in SS Nazzaro and Celso, Verona, and is inscribed in ink with the artist’s name and date. The work was produced for the Arundel Society but remained unpublished.

Read the full account in the museum source.