The Glorification of Saint Anthony Abbot
The Met
Artist: Carlo Innocenzo Carloni(Italian, Scaria 1686–1775 Scaria)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 17 in. (46.4 x 43.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Circular black and white image: a central bearded man, arms raised, surrounded by figures and putti
Detailed Description
This black and white circular image features a dynamic composition of multiple figures on clouds. In the center, a large bearded man in a dark, flowing robe stands with both arms raised and outstretched. His left arm holds a small object, possibly a scale or bell, dangling from a string. Below him, several putti are intertwined with his drapery and the surrounding clouds. One winged putto is visible on the lower left, while another on the lower right is near a grotesque, winged creature resembling a demon's head. Above and to the left of the central figure, two winged putti or angels are depicted on clouds, one holding a wreath. To the upper right, a robed figure, possibly female, is seated on clouds, facing the central figure. Adjacent to her, another bearded man, dressed in a dark, hooded robe, is seated and writing in a large open book, with a globe resting beside him. The entire scene is rendered in shades of gray, black, and white, with strong chiaroscuro creating depth and emphasizing the swirling arrangement of figures and clouds.
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