A Sculpture of Saint Benedict in a Niche
1735
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1735
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Sculpture of Saint Benedict in a Niche is a 1735 chalk by Jakob Frey, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, a sculpture of Saint Benedict is depicted in a niche. The saint is shown standing with a staff in his right hand and a book in his left. He wears a long robe and has a beard. A small angel sits at the base of the sculpture, looking up at Saint Benedict. The angel is depicted in a naturalistic style, with delicate features and wings. The sculpture is set against a simple background, with a few subtle details that add depth and texture to the image. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of drama and highlights the saint's figure. To learn more about this technique, explore the work of artists who mastered it, such as Caravaggio.
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