The Apotheosis of San Vitale

The Apotheosis of San Vitale

Ubaldo Gandolfi

1781

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The Apotheosis of San Vitale is a drawing made in 1781. It's interesting because it was created during a time when artists were starting to explore new ways of expressing emotion. The fact that it's an allegory suggests that the artist was trying to convey a deeper meaning. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

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