Who created "The Mass of Saint Basil"?

The Mass of Saint Basil was created by Pierre Hubert Subleyras in 1746.

What medium is "The Mass of Saint Basil"?

The Mass of Saint Basil is Oil on canvas, transferred from canvas.

Is "The Mass of Saint Basil" in the public domain?

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

The Mass of Saint Basil

Pierre Hubert Subleyras

1746

Medium

Oil on canvas, transferred from canvas

Dimensions

54 x 31 1/8 in. (137 x 79 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Wrightsman Fund, 2007

Accession Number

2007.166

Tags

MenWomenPuttiSaints

Art Historical Context

Pierre-Hubert Subleyras's *The Mass of Saint Basil* (1746) captures a sacred moment in the life of the 4th-century Cappadocian saint and theologian, Basil the Great, during the celebration of Mass. Painted in oil on canvas, this vertical composition—now transferred for preservation—measures an imposing 54 x 31 inches, evoking the grandeur of a church altarpiece. The scene teems with figures including men in clerical robes, women in devotion, playful putti (cherubs), and saintly presences, blending reverence with Rococo elegance. Subleyras, a French artist who thrived in Rome as a member of th...

The Mass of Saint Basil

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