Saint Gregory the Great
1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
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Jacopo Vignali
Jacopo Vignali (1592–1664) was an Italian artist, born in Pratovecchio.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Saint Gregory the Great is a 1630 oil by Jacopo Vignali, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a man, possibly a saint, dressed in ornate robes and a red cape, sitting on a throne. He is holding a large, ornate book in his left hand and a scepter in his right. The man has white hair and a halo above his head. The man is surrounded by two cherubs, one on either side of him, who are holding a large, ornate crown. The background of the painting is a muted blue color, with some clouds visible behind the man's head. The painting is done in oil paint and features a style reminiscent of the Baroque period. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jacopo Vignali.
Jacopo Vignali (1592–1664) was an Italian artist, born in Pratovecchio.
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