The Vision of Saint Angelus
1645
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pietro Testa
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Vision of Saint Angelus is a 1645 chalk by Pietro Testa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man standing on a rock, surrounded by angels and cherubs. The man is shown with his arms outstretched, and his face is turned upwards towards the heavens. The angels and cherubs are gathered around him, some of them holding instruments or other objects. In the background, there are clouds and a faint outline of a building or structure. The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity and devotion, with the man at the center of the composition. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Testa, Pietro.
Pietro Testa (1612 – 1 March 1650) was an Italian High Baroque artist active in Rome.
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