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Saint Andrew, Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, 1740–43
Pompeo Batoni, portraitPompeo BatoniItalian, 1708–1787

Saint Andrew

1740–43 · Painting

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Yes, on view now

Where is “Saint Andrew” now? Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 217, Chicago. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Room217

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About the painting

One of a series of religious paintings commissioned by Pompeo Batoni’s most dedicated patron, Count Cesare Merenda of Forlì, this painting depicts Andrew the Apostle carrying his distinctive X-shaped cross. As the story goes, Saint Andrew welcomed death by crucifixion because it brought him closer to Christ, calling out in his final moments, “Oh Cross, I have desired to embrace you.” Capturing the emotional drama of this moment, Batoni painted the saint with a somber expression, tenderly and affectionately clutching his instrument of torture.

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Accession number
1960.50

What it shows

BiblicalNew TestamentManChristianityChristian subjectsSaints

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PaintingsOilItalian paintingRococo18th centuryItaly

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