Artwork
Saint Dominic in Prayer
Saint Dominic in Prayer is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist El Greco. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
Saint Dominic in Prayer is an oil painting by El Greco, created in 1605. It is a representation of Saint Dominic and is associated with the Mannerism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Dominic kneeling on rocky ground, hands clasped in prayer. His dark cloak and pale robe sleeves create a striking contrast, while a staff leans against a nearby boulder.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light falling sharply on the folds of the robe to give the fabric a three-dimensional appearance.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Doménikos Theotokópoulos was born in 1541 in Candia (modern Heraklion), the capital of Venetian-ruled Crete, where he was trained in the post-Byzantine tradition of icon painting.
