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
Andrea Vaccaro
1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous Baroque portrayal of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, depicted with her violin.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft sage
About the piece
This 17th-century oil painting by Andrea Vaccaro captures Saint Cecilia in a moment of divine inspiration. Characteristic of the Neapolitan Baroque style, the work uses dramatic chiaroscuro to highlight the saint's pale features and the rich textures of her garments against a deep, shadowed background.
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