1841
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The miracles of Saint Benedict is a 1841 oil by Eugène Delacroix, a French Romanticism work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a crowd of people gathered around a central figure. The atmosphere is tense, with some individuals appearing to be in distress or pain. In the background, a group of figures are shown ascending to the heavens, surrounded by clouds and a bright light. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The artist's use of impasto adds texture to the painting, giving it a dynamic feel. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
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