Who created "The Glorification of Saint Dominic"?

The Glorification of Saint Dominic was created by Francesco Solimena in 1710 - 1785.

When was "The Glorification of Saint Dominic" created?

This artwork was created 1710 - 1785.

What medium is "The Glorification of Saint Dominic"?

The Glorification of Saint Dominic is oil on canvas.

Is "The Glorification of Saint Dominic" in the public domain?

Yes, The Glorification of Saint Dominic is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Glorification of Saint Dominic

Francesco Solimena

1710 - 1785

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 149cm × w 75cm × t 3.8cm × d 6cm

Classification

painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About this artwork

De verheerlijking van de heilige Dominicus. Gezicht in de hemel waar de heilige een ster van Maria krijgt voor zijn aandeel in de strijd tegen ketterij. Bovenaan Christus met het kruis, in het midden heiligen en engelen, onderaan vallende ketters. Kopie naar de plafondschildering in sacristie van de S. Domenico Maggiore te Napels.

Art Historical Context

**The Glorification of Dominic** is a striking oil-on-canvas painting by Francesco Solimena a master of the Neapolitan style active in the early 18th century. Measuring 149 x 75 cm, this is a faithful copy of Solimena's own dramatic ceiling fresco in the sacristy of Santissimo Rosario in the church of San Domenico Maggiore, Naples. Created during a time when the Catholic Church used art to celebrate its saints amid the Counter-Reformation, it honors Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, renowned for his zealous fight against heresy in the 13th century. The composition unfolds in a he...

About the Artist

Francesco Solimena · 1657–1747

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