Saint Martina by Pietro da Cortona. A half-length portrait of a young woman with a halo, holding a palm frond and draped in rich purple and red fabrics against a dark background.

Saint Martina

Pietro da Cortona

1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous Baroque portrait of Saint Martina, captured with soft light and rich, saturated colors.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1635 by the Italian master Pietro da Cortona, this portrait of Saint Martina exemplifies the elegance of the Roman Baroque style. The saint is depicted with a gentle expression and a delicate halo, holding a palm branch that symbolizes her martyrdom, all set against a dramatic dark backdrop that emphasizes the vibrant purples and reds of her attire.

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