Figure Studies
Saint Cecilia (Girl with a Viola da Gamba)
Unknown Artist
A striking Baroque-style portrait of a young woman with a musical instrument, bathed in dramatic light.
Saint Cecilia
Jacques Gamelin
1774 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming portrait of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, rendered with warm textures and luminous detail.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1774 by Jacques Gamelin, this evocative portrait depicts Saint Cecilia, traditionally recognized as the patron saint of music. The subject is captured in a moment of quiet musical contemplation, holding a violin and sheet music. She is adorned in a richly textured blue and red turban and elegant pearls that catch the soft light, showcasing Gamelin's mastery of fabric and skin tones.
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