1735
oil
copper
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Blessed Bernard Tolomei Interceding for the Cessation of the Plague in Siena is a 1735 oil by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
The painting depicts a somber scene, with a man in a white robe standing amidst a group of people, some of whom are lying on the ground. The man is holding a staff and appears to be praying or pleading. In the background, there is a dark and ominous sky, which adds to the overall sense of gloom. A closer look at the painting reveals the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. This technique is particularly evident in the way the light falls on the figures in the foreground, creating a sense of drama and tension. The painting's use of chiaroscuro is reminiscent of the works of Giuseppe Maria Crespi, an Italian artist known for his innovative use of light and shadow.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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