Poster Print : St Agnes (Domenichino)
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St Agnes (Domenichino)
SAINT AGNES receiving a martyrs crown from a cherub Date: ?292-305?
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Media ID 14277697
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Agnes Cherub Domenichino Martyr Receiving
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring "St. Agnes" by Domenichino. This exquisite work of art, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts St. Agnes, a young martyr, receiving a martyr's crown from a cherub. Dated around 292-305 AD, this masterpiece showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors that have made Domenichino's work renowned. Each poster print is produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to any room in your home or office. Elevate your space with a touch of history and artistry – order your "St. Agnes" poster print today.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
St. Agnes, a young virgin and martyr of the early Christian Church, is depicted in this exquisite 16th century painting by the Italian master Domenichino. The scene illustrates the moment when Agnes, who had miraculously kept her virginity intact despite numerous attempts to defile her, was rewarded with a martyr's crown by a cherub. The date of the event is traditionally placed around 292-305 AD, during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. St. Agnes is shown seated on a rocky outcrop, her eyes fixed heavenward in a state of rapt contemplation. She wears the typical attire of a Christian virgin, with a simple tunic and a veil draped over her head. A lamb, a symbol of her purity, lies at her feet. The cherub, a messenger of God, hovers above her, holding out a golden crown adorned with precious gems. His delicate wings are spread wide, and his expression is one of reverence and awe. The painting is a masterclass in the use of light and shadow, with the soft, ethereal light illuminating the figures and casting deep shadows on the rocky background. The colors are muted and subdued, adding to the sense of otherworldliness and spirituality. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the lines of the figures and the curves of the cherub's wings leading the viewer's eye to the central figure of St. Agnes. This painting is a testament to Domenichino's skill as a painter and his deep understanding of the spiritual significance of the story of St. Agnes. It is a work of art that continues to inspire awe and reverence, and a reminder of the enduring power of faith and the human spirit.
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