1728
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Holy Trinity with St Philip Neri in Glory is a 1728 oil by Francesco Solimena, a Rococo painting work, depicting Cross, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a grand religious scene. At the center, a large cross is held aloft by a figure, surrounded by numerous angels and saints. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and a bright, shining light. In the foreground, a man in a white robe and black hat is shown kneeling and looking upwards towards the cross. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you can explore the works of other artists who have used chiaroscuro, such as Caravaggio.
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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