High Altar
giuseppe sammartino (1720 – 1793)
Explore the vibrant tempera paintings of Giuseppe Sammartino (1720-1793), an Italian artist known for his Nativity scenes & contributions to Baroque art.
Sant'Agostino alla Zecca (Naples, Italy)
Explore Sant'Agostino alla Zecca, Naples: A hidden gem with 13th-century frescoes by Giacinto Diano & ties to the Royal Mint. Discover Augustinian history & Neapolitan artistry in a unique setting.
About this artwork
- Title: High Altar
- Artist: giuseppe sammartino
- Year: 1761
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Sant'Agostino alla Zecca
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: classical artistic ideals , baroque grandeur & drama
- Keywords: bishop artwork , dramatic lighting , religious iconography


