1627
oil
panel
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola is a 1627 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with a large group of people, some of whom are injured or in distress. In the center, a man is levitating in the air, surrounded by a halo of light. He is dressed in a long robe and has his arms outstretched. The people below him are gathered around a bridge, with some looking up at him in awe or concern. The background of the painting features a blue sky with white clouds, and the overall atmosphere is one of drama and tension. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the emotional impact of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the work of Peter Paul Rubens.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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