The theme of the display will be representative examples of Saints and Martyrs created during the Reformation, the theme is to display the notion of the Catholic Church as the one true church separate and distinct from the Protestant’s. Art works developed for the Catholic Church at this time was to be unique and focus on specific aspects of the Catholic dogma. The art pieces I have selected are strong examples of the belief of the time that art should focus on Jesus Christ, Mary the Virgin Mother, Saints and martyrs. It is a balanced representation as it shows an uplifting painting in The Dream of Saint Catherine as well as the suffering of those who literally gave up their lives for their faith in the Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, with Saint Sebastian showing both suffering for what you believe in and the spender of angels taking Saint Sebastian to his savior. The viewers should learn that art was limited somewhat in its subject but unlimited in
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Lodovico was the oldest of the three Carracci’s from the family of Bolognese artists who are recognized as “inaugurated the age of the baroque.” His work was in high demand due to his depict of Saints was known for eliciting piety in those who laid eyes upon his work. The piece was down when Carracci was about 38 years old. The painting at one time was owned by the French Royal Family. The figure of Saint Catherine asleep was based on an ancient Roman statue.
Saint Sebastian by Tanzio De Varallo. Tanzio da Varallo (Antonio d'Enrico) was born c. 1575 in Varallo in the mountains north of Milan and orphaned at 11 when he moved to live with his brothers who were working on the Sacro Monte, where he first received his artistic training. In 1600 he was given permission to go to Rome for the Jubilee Year. There is strong evidence he traveled to Naples and Venice where he continued to work and study. He died in Varallo Sesia in
Lodovico was the oldest of the three Carracci’s from the family of Bolognese artists who are recognized as “inaugurated the age of the baroque.” His work was in high demand due to his depict of Saints was known for eliciting piety in those who laid eyes upon his work. The piece was down when Carracci was about 38 years old. The painting at one time was owned by the French Royal Family. The figure of Saint Catherine asleep was based on an ancient Roman statue.
Saint Sebastian by Tanzio De Varallo. Tanzio da Varallo (Antonio d'Enrico) was born c. 1575 in Varallo in the mountains north of Milan and orphaned at 11 when he moved to live with his brothers who were working on the Sacro Monte, where he first received his artistic training. In 1600 he was given permission to go to Rome for the Jubilee Year. There is strong evidence he traveled to Naples and Venice where he continued to work and study. He died in Varallo Sesia in