The Martyrdom of St. Cecilia
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Jean-Baptiste de Poilly
Jean-Baptiste de Poilly (1714–1714) was an artist.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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The Martyrdom of St. Cecilia is a 1750 by Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a scene of martyrdom, with a woman lying on the ground, surrounded by people. The woman is dressed in a white robe, and her body is positioned in a way that suggests she has been wounded. A group of people are gathered around her, some of whom appear to be praying or mourning. In the background, there is an archway with a statue of an angel holding a wreath. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. This painting is an example of the work of artist Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
A print on paper depicting *The Martyrdom of St. Cecilia*, after a composition by Domenichino, was produced by Jean-Baptiste de Poilly in 1750.
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Jean-Baptiste de Poilly (1714–1714) was an artist.
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