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Heiligenhimmel (Ölskizze), by Francesco Solimena, unspecified, 1707

Heiligenhimmel (Ölskizze)

Francesco Solimena

1707

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Dominant colour

Overview

Heiligenhimmel (Ölskizze) is a 1707 unspecified by Francesco Solimena, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?
Francesco Solimena
When & what style?
1707
Where can I see it?
Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people gathered around a cross, with some holding flags and others looking up towards the sky. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds, with a few figures visible in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure holding the cross. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and contemplation. For more works by this artist, explore the paintings of Francesco Solimena.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Solimena
Artist

Francesco Solimena

Francesco Solimena (4 October 1657 – 3 April 1747) was a prolific Italian Baroque painter, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen.

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