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San Agustín meditando sobre la Trinidad - Título anterior: Obispo mártir
San Agustín meditando sobre la Trinidad - Título anterior: Obispo mártir is an oil painting by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
San Agustín meditando sobre la Trinidad is an oil painting created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini around 1727. It is now held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Augustine in contemplation, dressed in religious attire, holding a written document. His serious expression suggests intense study or reflection, evoking a somber and contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Petrini's use of chiaroscuro creates strong contrasts between light and dark, adding depth and drama to the image. The dark background and focused lighting from the left side emphasize the subject's introspective mood.
History & Provenance
Giuseppe Antonio Petrini, a late-Baroque painter from Northern Italy, was active in Lugano and primarily worked in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Born in Carona, he may have trained under Bartolomeo Guidobono.
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Artist
Giuseppe Antonio Petrini (23 October 1677 - c. 1755–9) was a painter of the late-Baroque, active mainly in Lugano, present-day Switzerland. While born in Carona in Canton Ticino and died in Lugano, both in Switzerland,…
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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