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Apotheosis of Saint George

Sebastiano Ricci

1694

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious Putti

Dominant colour

Apotheosis of Saint George is a 1694 chalk by Sebastiano Ricci, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Sebastiano Ricci
When & what style?: 1694 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a scene with Saint George. It's made with red chalk on paper. The artist used simple lines to create the scene, which is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with a limited medium. The drawing has a lot of empty space, which makes the figures stand out. This suggests the artist was focusing on the main figures, not the background. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Ricci, Sebastiano.