1594
unspecified
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
St Dominic de Guzmán receiving the Rosary is a 1594 unspecified by Federico Barocci, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene scene of St. Dominic de Guzmán receiving the Rosary. The saint is shown in a contemplative pose, with his hands clasped together in prayer. The background is a soft, muted color, which adds to the overall sense of calm. In the foreground, the saint's robes are rendered in intricate detail, with folds and creases that give the impression of texture. The Rosary itself is also depicted with care, with each bead carefully rendered. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the saint's face. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Federico Barocci (also written Barozzi) (c. 1535 – 30 September 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly…
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