Artwork
St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri is a print by the Romanticist artist Johann Friedrich Overbeck. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
- Accession no.
- 2006.175
- Credit line
- L. E. Holden Fund
About this work
This painting shows a man, St. Philip Neri, in a quiet moment. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a gentle face. The interesting thing about this work is that it was made during a time when many artists were focusing on dramatic scenes, but this one is calm and peaceful, which was a choice made by the artist to convey a sense of serenity.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Johann Friedrich Overbeck (German, 1789–1869)
Overview
St. Philip Neri is a print created by Johann Friedrich Overbeck in 1826. It is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts St. Philip Neri, an Italian saint known for his piety and charitable work, in a quiet, serene moment. The simple attire and gentle facial expression convey a sense of calmness.
Technique & Style
As a member of the Nazarene movement, Overbeck emphasized religious subject matter and drew inspiration from early Italian Renaissance art techniques, resulting in a calm and peaceful representation, distinct from the dramatic scenes common during that time.
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Artist
Johann Friedrich Overbeck (3 July 1789 – 12 November 1869) was a German painter and a founder of the Nazarene art movement.
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