Study for ‘An Apotheosis of a Saint’ c. 1695

Sebastiano Ricci’s “Study for ‘An Apotheosis of a Saint’” is a dynamic Baroque painting, c. 1695, illustrating the ascension of a saint to heaven. The saint, likely a male figure, is lifted up by two angels, while a cherub holding a palm branch flies below. The dramatic composition and use of light and shadow create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the moment of apotheosis. The background features a landscape with clouds and mountains, suggesting a connection between the earthly and the divine.