The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa
1750
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
About the artist
Artist
Giuseppe Bazzani
Giuseppe Bazzani (1690–1769) was an artist, born in Mantua.
See the richer artist page1750
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Dominant colour
The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa is a 1750 oil by Giuseppe Bazzani, a Rococo painting work, depicting Teresa of Avila, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting depicts a woman in a state of ecstasy, surrounded by angels. She is dressed in a nun's habit and appears to be in a trance-like state, with her eyes closed and her head tilted back. The angels are gathered around her, some of them playing musical instruments, while others are gazing at her with adoration. The scene is set against a dark background, which serves to highlight the figures and create a sense of drama. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the emotional intensity of the scene. The overall effect is one of spiritual fervor and devotion. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Giuseppe Bazzani.
Giuseppe Bazzani (1690–1769) was an artist, born in Mantua.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
