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Study for An Apotheosis of a Saint
Sebastiano Ricci
1695 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative Italian Baroque study depicting the dramatic celestial ascent of a saint supported by angels.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1695 by Sebastiano Ricci, this oil study captures the dynamic energy and luminous palette characteristic of the Venetian Baroque style. The composition features a saint being elevated toward the heavens by powerful, winged figures, set against a backdrop of swirling clouds and a distant, atmospheric landscape.
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