Saint Agnes by Alonso Cano. A monochrome painting of a young woman in 17th-century attire holding a palm frond and a small lamb.

Saint Agnes

Alonso Cano

1636 · Paint, Canvas

A graceful black and white portrait of Saint Agnes, depicted with her traditional attributes of a lamb and a martyr's palm.

$243

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in pale neutral notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Study · Library · Bedroom
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads clearly on light, mid, or deeper walls
Color notes
Soft white, Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created by Spanish master Alonso Cano around 1636, this elegant monochrome portrait depicts Saint Agnes with refined grace. The composition features the saint holding a palm frond, symbolizing her martyrdom, and a gentle lamb, showcasing Cano's mastery of form and soft lighting even in a grayscale palette.