A Virgem entrega o Menino Jesus a Santo Antônio de Pádua (detail)

A Virgem entrega o Menino Jesus a Santo Antônio de Pádua (detail) by Mestre Ataíde
Artist
Mestre Ataíde
Date
1810
Style
Baroque
Genre
Religious painting
The painting titled "A Virgem entrega o Menino Jesus a Santo Antônio de Pádua (detail)" is a compelling example of Baroque artistry in the realm of Religious painting. It vividly depicts the tender moment where the Virgin Mary offers the infant Jesus to Saint Anthony of Padua, emphasizing emotion and divine grace characteristic of the period. The intricate detailing, dramatic use of light and shadow, and reverent composition exemplify the expressive intensity typical of the Baroque style, inviting viewers to contemplate the sacred relationship portrayed with immediacy and spiritual fervor.

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