Old World Portraits
Saint Cecilia
Andrea Vaccaro
A luminous Baroque portrayal of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, depicted with her violin.
Saint Cecilia (Girl with a Viola da Gamba)
Unknown Artist
1601 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Baroque-style portrait of a young woman with a musical instrument, bathed in dramatic light.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This evocative 17th-century portrait depicts Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, as a young woman holding a viola da gamba. The artist employs masterful chiaroscuro, pulling the subject from a deep, shadowy background with soft, luminous highlights on her face and turban, creating a sense of quiet, soulful contemplation.
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