Pompeo BatoniItalië, 1708–1787Saint Andrew
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Waar is „Saint Andrew” nu? Art Institute of Chicago, Zaal 217, Chicago. Ja, nu te zien. Gecontroleerd 29 september 2026.
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Over het schilderij
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.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Gegevens
- Inventarisnummer
- 1960.50
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Afbeelding: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
