Saint Verdiana Healing a Child
Giovanni Camillo Sagrestani
"Saint Verdiana Healing a Child," painted by Giovanni Camillo Sagrestani in the 17th century, depicts the miraculous healing attributed to Saint Verdiana, a revered figure in the Catholic tradition. This work exemplifies the Baroque style's emphasis on emotional expression and dramatic narrative, reflecting the period's religious fervor and the artist's skill in rendering figures and light.
"Saint Verdiana Healing a Child," painted by Giovanni Camillo Sagrestani, features a central figure of Saint Verdiana, depicted in a flowing robe, extending her hand towards a child in need of healing. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a rich color palette that enhances the emotional gravity of the scene, while the detailed rendering of the figures showcases Sagrestani's skill in capturing human expression and gesture.