Saint Benedict on a Bed of Thorns (1666–1724)
Benedetto Luti1666–1724 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1724)
Specifications
- Year
- 1666–1724
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1666–1724
About the artwork
"Saint Benedict on a Bed of Thorns" (1666–1724) is a work by Benedetto Luti. About the period around 1666–1724: The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders. In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. Drawings, a short history: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Saint Benedict on a Bed of Thorns" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1666–1724
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