A Miracle of Saint Joseph of Cupertino (1603–1663)
The Met
Artist: Placido Costanzi(Italian, Rome 1702–1759 Rome)
Date: 1750
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 7/8 × 14 7/8 in. (53 × 37.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Everett Fahy, 2016
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man in a brown robe supports a younger man levitating above a crowd
Detailed Description
The scene depicts multiple figures, some appearing to levitate, others on the ground, against a muted background. In the upper center, a bearded man in a dark brown robe stands on a cloud-like formation, his right arm raised and his left hand holding the arm of a younger man. The bearded man has a long white beard and is looking upwards. The younger man, dressed in white and light brown flowing garments, appears to be suspended in mid-air, with his arms outstretched and his bare feet visible. His light brown hair is disheveled. Behind the levitating figures, faint, light-colored clouds are visible against a slightly darker sky. To the left, a dark, indistinct architectural element or landscape feature is partially visible. To the right, a dark archway or building entrance is suggested, with a dark shadow extending downwards. In the lower half of the painting, a crowd of people is gathered, looking up at the central figures. On the left, a man in a blue tunic and a reddish-brown cloak kneels on one knee, his hands raised. Another man stands behind him, also looking upwards. On the right, several figures are grouped. A young man in a light blue tunic with white sleeves reaches up with both hands. Next to him, a woman in a yellow dress embraces a child, both looking up. Behind them, other figures with dark hair and beards are partially visible, also gazing upwards. The figures are arranged to create a sense of movement. The lighting emphasizes the central levitating figures.
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