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Saint Rose of Lima

José del Pozo

1810

oil

From the collection of Lima Art Museum

Early 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Rose of Lima is a 1810 oil by José del Pozo, held at Lima Art Museum.

Who painted this?: José del Pozo
When & what style?: 1810
Where can I see it?: Lima Art Museum

About this work

This painting portrays a woman dressed in a white robe with a brown shawl, holding a cross in her right hand. A rosary hangs from her left hand, and a floral crown adorns her head. The woman's gaze is directed upward, and a beam of light shines down on her from above. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of light and shadow. For more information on the artistic technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.