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Untitled, by Carlo Sacchi, 1750

Untitled

Carlo Sacchi

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a 1750 by Carlo Sacchi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Carlo Sacchi
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a dramatic scene packed with figures. In the center, a woman in flowing robes kneels beside a man lying on the ground, while others crowd around them. Above, angels float near an archway, and a cross hovers in the background. The lines are sharp and detailed, with shadows adding depth to the figures. The mix of human emotion and heavenly figures suggests this is an allegory—a story told through symbols. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to guide your eye. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print on paper by Carlo Sacchi from 1750 depicts *The Adoration of the Kings*, based on Paolo Veronese’s 1573 painting of the same subject.

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About the artist

Artist

Carlo Sacchi

Carlo Sacchi made prints in the Italian Baroque style. His "The Adoration of the Kings" shows the Nativity scene in bold lines and deep shadows. The bundle also includes an untitled print from the same era. Baroque…

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