The Glorification of Saint Dominic, Francesco Solimena (copy after), 1710 - 1785
1785
149.0 x 75.0 cm
Francesco Solimena (1657 – 1747)
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The glorification of Saint Dominic. Face in heaven where the saint gets a star of Mary for his part in the fight against heresy. At the top of Christ with the cross, in the middle saints and angels, below falling heretics. Copy to the ceiling painting in sacristy of the S. Domenico Maggiore in Naples.
About this artwork
- Title: The Glorification of Saint Dominic, Francesco Solimena (copy after), 1710 - 1785
- Artist: Francesco Solimena
- Year: 1785
- Original dimensions: 149.0 x 75.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced