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Ex-voto, by Unknown, oil, 1755

Ex-voto

Unknown

1755

oil

panel

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Dominant colour

Overview

Ex-voto is a 1755 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1755 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This painting shows a religious scene with a central figure, likely the Virgin Mary, surrounded by angels and other figures. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills, trees, and a river. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, including red, green, and brown. The style is reminiscent of folk art, with bold lines and simple compositions. The painting is held at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, a museum in Brazil. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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