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Passing of Saint John of God

Juan Zapaca Inga

1693

oil

canvas

From the collection of Lima Art Museum

Early Baroque Italian Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Passing of Saint John of God is a 1693 oil by Juan Zapaca Inga, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Lima Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Juan Zapaca Inga
When & what style?: 1693 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Lima Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a brown robe, kneeling and holding a cross. He is surrounded by angels and cherubs, with a skull and candle on a table to his left. The scene is set against a dark background, with a red patterned rug in the foreground. The man's robe is simple, yet his facial expression conveys a sense of devotion. The angels and cherubs surrounding him add a sense of heavenly presence to the scene. The skull and candle on the table serve as a reminder of mortality and the importance of faith. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.