S. Pierre Regalda (S. Pietro d'Alcantara) 1746

This is Francesco Bartolozzi's "S. Pierre Regalda (S. Pietro d'Alcantara)", a monochrome print, whose delicate line work and composition evoke a celestial vision. Saint Peter is centrally positioned, surrounded by a cloud of cherubic figures, creating a sense of ascending spirituality. The composition is structured around a hierarchy of forms, with the saint elevated above earthly concerns, literally floating on clouds. Bartolozzi uses line and form to emphasize the ethereal quality of the scene, destabilizing the boundary between the earthly and the divine. The cherubs, rendered with soft, flowing lines, contribute to the overall sense of lightness and transcendence. The print’s visual language, with its Baroque sensibility, challenges fixed notions of religious iconography. Bartolozzi's handling of line and space invites us to interpret the work not just as a religious depiction but as a reflection on the nature of faith and devotion. The formal qualities of the artwork underscore its symbolic content, inviting ongoing interpretation.