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Poster Print : St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil
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St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil
XIR187149 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil on canvas) by Skreta, Karel (c.1610-74); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Saint Charles Borromee Visitant les Malades de la Peste; ); Bohemian, out of copyright
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the inspiring legacy of St. Charles Borromeo into your home or office with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful artwork, titled "St. Charles Borromeo Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576" by Karel Skreta, captures the compassionate spirit of this renowned Catholic saint. The oil on canvas painting, housed in the Narodni Galerie in Prague, depicts St. Borromeo comforting the afflicted during the devastating plague epidemic in Milan. Order your poster print today and let this powerful image serve as a daily reminder of kindness, courage, and resilience.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.3cm x 42cm (19" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this powerful and evocative image, we are transported back to the year 1576 in Milan, Italy. The painting captures a significant moment in history when St. Charles Borromeo, an influential figure of his time, bravely visited the victims of the devastating plague that ravaged the city. With compassion etched on his face, St. Charles stands amidst a sea of suffering souls who have succumbed to this merciless disease. Dressed in his archbishop's robes, he offers solace and comfort to those on their deathbeds with tender care and unwavering devotion. The artist Karel Skreta skillfully portrays the scene using oil on canvas, capturing every detail with remarkable precision. The composition is filled with symbolism; a church looms in the background as a beacon of hope amidst despair while crosses serve as reminders of faith even in times of great adversity. As St. Charles administers last rites and blessings upon these afflicted individuals, it is evident that he embodies true selflessness and dedication to serving others. His prayers become a source of strength for those grappling with illness and impending mortality. This poignant artwork serves as a reminder not only of historical events but also highlights timeless themes such as human suffering and resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges. It invites us to reflect upon our own capacity for empathy and compassion towards those enduring hardship today.
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