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The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, 1709. Creator: Francesco Trevisani
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The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, 1709. Creator: Francesco Trevisani
The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, 1709.
The most prominent cardinal in Rome ordered this painting as a gift for a French minister and his wife, whose name, Catherine Felicite, inspired the choice of subject. The Christian martyr Saint Felicity, here in a yellow gown, was forced to witness the martyrdom of her seven sons before herself being beheaded. Trevisani included two self-portraits: as the standing man at left, and as the man looking out at us from behind the statue at right
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This stunning oil painting, titled 'The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity,' was created by the renowned Italian artist Francesco Trevisani in 1709. Commissioned as a gift for a French minister and his wife, whose name was Catherine Felicite, the subject of the painting was inspired by the Christian martyr Saint Felicity. In the painting, Saint Felicity, dressed in a yellow gown, is depicted with a solemn expression as she watches the martyrdom of her seven sons. The boys, bound and blindfolded, are being brutally killed before her eyes. Trevisani masterfully captures the intense emotion and devotion of the scene, with the mother's unwavering faith and the sons' courage in the face of death. The painting is a testament to the power of faith and the strength of family bonds, even in the most trying of times. Trevisani's skillful use of color and light adds depth and texture to the scene, making it a truly captivating work of art. Two self-portraits of the artist can be found in the painting. Trevisani is depicted as the standing man on the left, and as the man looking out at us from behind the statue at the right. This adds an intriguing layer of meaning to the painting, as the artist becomes a part of the story he is telling. 'The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity' is a masterpiece of the Baroque period and a must-see for anyone interested in art, religion, or history. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
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