St Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin 1653

This painting, *St Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin*, was painted by the Italian Baroque artist Guercino in 1653. The painting depicts the evangelist Saint Luke, patron saint of artists, working on a painting of the Virgin Mary and child. An angel with large wings gestures to the painting in a way that suggests divine inspiration. The scene evokes a sense of reverence for the holy figures while also showcasing the artistic process. This characteristically Baroque work combines a sense of drama and realism in its depiction of the sacred subject matter.