1641
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Saint Agnes is a 1641 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a young woman with long, dark hair, wearing a white robe, kneeling on a brick floor. She holds her right hand to her chest and looks directly at the viewer. Behind her, a cherub or angel is visible, holding the edge of her robe. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and hands. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the Baroque period, and the artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension. You can find more works by the artist Jusepe de Ribera.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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