Old World Portraits
Saint Martina
Pietro da Cortona
A luminous Baroque portrait of Saint Martina, captured with soft light and rich, saturated colors.
Saint Ursula
Bernardo Cavallino
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An exquisite Baroque portrait of Saint Ursula, rendered with luminous light and rich, golden drapery.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1650 by the Neapolitan master Bernardo Cavallino, this work depicts Saint Ursula with a characteristic mix of elegance and spiritual intensity. The artist’s masterful use of chiaroscuro highlights the delicate features of the saint and the shimmering textures of her attire, creating a sense of quiet drama.
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