What topics does Saint Agnes explore?

saint agnes, lamb, angels, martyrdom, religious art, sacrifice, christianity

Saint AgnesVenanzo CrocettiNone

Painting
Contemporary Realism
Modern
Crocetti Museum

In the sculpture by Crocetti, the saint is represented immediately after the martyrdom because she looks up with her arms wide open as a sign of acceptance of the sacrifice. Her mantle is puffed with wind and she has already received the halo of holiness. She has no iconographic sign that can distinguish her (usually a small lamb or the dagger through which she died) other than the long hair collected in large braids because in her hagiographic account it is said that, initially intended for burning, the flames miraculously split under her body and her hair suddenly grew to cover the nakedness to which she had been forced. The interpretation of Crocetti is extremely hieratic and the white marble sculpture is designed to be related to the mosaic behind.

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About this artwork

Title: Saint Agnes
Artist: Venanzo Crocetti
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Crocetti Museum
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Medium: Painting
Corpus context: sacred sculpture tradition, religious devotion
Keywords: divine atmosphere, sacred composition, saint agnes lamb
Color intensity: Vivid

Quick Facts

Medium: White marble sculpture
Notable elements: Lamb, long braided hair, halo
Title: Saint Agnes

Questions & Answers

In what period was "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti made?

"Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti dates from the Modern period. The period gives the historical context of the work.

How does "Saint Agnes" balance light and dark?

The recorded values for "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti are: brilliant brightness, bright balance luminance.

Does the copyright of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti allow reproductions?

The copyright status of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Crocetti Museum does not change that status.