Saint Dominic in Penitence
The Met
Artist: Filippo Tarchiani(Italian, Castello 1576–1645 Florence)
Date: ca. 1607
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 52 x 43 in. (132.1 x 109.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Brian J. Brille, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bare-chested man kneels, looking up, holding a rope, with a crucifix and flowers beside him
Detailed Description
A bare-chested man kneels in a dark, sparsely furnished interior. He is positioned slightly right of center, facing left and looking upward. A faint golden halo encircles his head. His dark hair is short, and he has a beard and mustache. His hands are clasped together, holding a thin, reddish-brown rope that drapes over his right shoulder. He wears a voluminous white drapery that covers his lower body and pools around his knees on the dark brown floor. To the man's left, a white, rectangular structure, possibly an altar, is partially visible. It is covered with a white cloth featuring a subtle patterned border. On top of this structure, a blue vase holds a bouquet of red, white, and pink flowers. Above the flowers, a dark, carved crucifix is mounted on the wall. To the man's right, in the upper corner, a dark wooden table holds an hourglass and a closed book. On the floor in the lower left, a pile of light-colored fabric lies next to an open, dark-covered book with red edges, resting on a stand. The background is predominantly dark brown, creating a strong contrast with the illuminated figure and objects.
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