Saints Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel, and Anthony of Padua in Glory with a View of the Prato della Valle, Padua

Pietro Damini

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Divine Ascendancy, Architectural Landscape
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Saints Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel, and Anthony of Padua in Glory with a View of the Prato della Valle, Padua" is a significant work by Pietro Damini, created in the early 17th century, which reflects the artist's engagement with the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on saintly intercession and local devotion. The painting not only showcases Damini's skill in composition and color but also serves as a visual testament to the cultural and religious identity of Padua during this period, highlighting the city's patron saints against a backdrop of its notable landscape.

Description of the work:

"Saints Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel, and Anthony of Padua in Glory with a View of the Prato della Valle, Padua" by Pietro Damini features a dynamic composition that presents the four saints in a celestial arrangement, surrounded by a luminous atmosphere that enhances their spiritual significance. The painting is characterized by its vibrant color palette and intricate detailing, particularly in the depiction of the saints' garments and the architectural elements of the Prato della Valle, which serves as a recognizable backdrop that anchors the divine scene in a specific geographical context.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Saints Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel, and Anthony of Padua in Glory with a View of the Prato della Valle, Padua