A Miracle of Saint Philip Benizzi: The Healing of a Demoniac Woman
1557
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1557
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Miracle of Saint Philip Benizzi: The Healing of a Demoniac Woman is a 1557 by Taddeo Zuccari, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman kneeling in front of a robed figure who’s raising his hand toward her. Another person stands behind them, arms outstretched. The lines are loose and quick, with shadows and clothing drawn in warm browns and tans. The woman’s posture suggests she’s being healed—maybe by a saint. The artist left some areas sketchy, like the background, to focus on the main action. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama.
