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Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), by Unknown, oil, 1700

Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582)

Unknown

1700

oil

copper

From the collection of British Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) is a 1700 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, depicting Teresa of Avila, held at British Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1700 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
British Museum

About this work

This oval painting features a woman in a black habit and white veil, with her hands clasped together in front of her chest. A golden halo surrounds her head, and a dove is visible on the left side of the painting. The background is dark, with some faint, illegible text near the dove. The woman's attire and the dove suggest a religious theme. The painting's use of a dark background and golden accents creates a sense of depth and contrast.

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