1660
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Vision of Saint Bruno is a 1660 oil by Pier Francesco Mola, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a man in a white robe, reclining on the ground, with his right arm raised towards the sky. He is surrounded by a tranquil landscape, featuring trees, a skull, and an open book. The man's gaze is directed upwards, where three cherubs are visible in the clouds. The artist has skillfully employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall sense of drama and tension. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting is reminiscent of the work of Pier Francesco Mola.
Pier Francesco Mola, called Il Ticinese was an Italian painter of the High Baroque, mainly active around Rome.
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