MARATTI, Carlo
(b. 1625, Camerano, d. 1713, Roma)

The Virgin Appearing to St Philip Neri

c. 1675
Oil on canvas, 343 x 197 cm
Galleria Palatina (Palazzo Pitti), Florence

Philip Neri's position on the diagonal and his outstretched hands bring the viewer into his vision of divine love. The dynamic diagonal, the sculptural, turning bodies, the fulsome clouds, and especially the vision visited upon the saint are grand Baroque elements. These, and the sophisticated colour scheme, make this one of Maratti's masterpieces.




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