BASSANO, Jacopo (b. ca. 1515, Bassano, d. 1592, Bassano) St Valentine Baptizing St Lucilla c. 1575 Oil on canvas Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa An extraordinary burst of light bounces off the characters, casting silky reflections on the robes and making the gold glimmer. The painter produced this masterpiece when he was well into his middle age. It gives us tremendous insight into his enormously innovative power which fell between popular realism and magical effects. It is astounding to think Jacopo Bassano was able to produce paintings of this stature when he was so removed from th
BASSANO, Jacopo (b. ca. 1515, Bassano, d. 1592, Bassano) St Valentine Baptizing St Lucilla c. 1575 Oil on canvas Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa An extraordinary burst of light bounces off the characters, casting silky reflections on the robes and making the gold glimmer. The painter produced this masterpiece when he was well into his middle age. It gives us tremendous insight into his enormously innovative power which fell between popular realism and magical effects. It is astounding to think Jacopo Bassano was able to produce paintings of this stature when he was so removed from the major centres of art. --- Keywords: -------------- Author: BASSANO, Jacopo Title: St Valentine Baptizing St Lucilla Time-line: 1551-1600 School: Italian Form: painting Type: religious
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