Artwork

Verônica

Verônica, by Unknown, oil, 1756
Verônica, by Unknown, oil, 1756

Verônica is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Verônica is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a woman with distinctive attributes.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, dressed in blue, holds a white cloth bearing a red mark, and has large pink wings. Her serene expression and downward gaze contribute to an atmosphere of reverence. The red mark on the cloth may be symbolic, adding to the devotional tone.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, guiding the viewer's attention to the central figure against a dark blue background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known