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The Dove of the Holy Ghost surrounded by Cherubim, by Mariano Rossi, unspecified, 1779

The Dove of the Holy Ghost surrounded by Cherubim

Mariano Rossi

1779

unspecified

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

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Overview

The Dove of the Holy Ghost surrounded by Cherubim is a 1779 unspecified by Mariano Rossi, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Mariano Rossi
When & what style?
1779
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a dove surrounded by cherubs, with the dove at its center. The dove is white, and the cherubs are arranged in a circle around it, looking up at the dove. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. The cherubs are painted in a variety of poses, some with their arms outstretched and others with their hands clasped together. The dove is depicted in a gentle, peaceful manner, with its wings spread wide. The painting is a beautiful representation of the Holy Spirit, and it is a great example of religious art. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you should check out the work of artist Mariano Rossi.

About the artist

Portrait of Mariano Rossi
Artist

Mariano Rossi

Mariano Rossi (7 December 1731 - 24 October 1807) was an Italian painter, persisting in what had become an anachronistic Rococo style amid an ascendant neoclassical environment.

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