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DiaporamaSaint Clare, Joseph Désiré Court, c. 1838
1838
83.0 x 66.0 cm
joseph désiré court (1797 – 1865)
Explore the historical paintings of Joseph Désiré Court, a French artist known for portraits & scenes from history. Discover his works in the Louvre & beyond.
Saint Clara reads the Bible, bathing in light. Clara was a 13th-century Italian nun who lived without possession and centered on spirituality. She had many followers and was declared sacred four days after her death. The painter Court chose not to depict her in a habit but invented a medieval version of her clothes and hair style. This painting was previously mistakenly regarded as a portrait of Clémence de Vernède, Countess de Corneillan and from her marriage in 1864 Baroness de Pagès (1818-1901) as Saint Catherine.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Clare, Joseph Désiré Court, c. 1838
- Artist: joseph désiré court
- Year: 1838
- Original dimensions: 83.0 x 66.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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