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UnknownPainting with Daniel in the Pit of Lions, 17th century1600s
1600s
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Oil on Canvas.
The biblical episode depicted refers to the story of Daniel, the prophet in the court of King Darius the Mede who, for praying to his God, was condemned to be thrown into the lions' den.
But God saved Daniel by sending an angel to close the jaws of the beasts, and the king pardoned Daniel by having those who had denounced him condemned instead.
The subject has been depicted many times in art, for the fascination associated with the story but also for its exotic flavor due to the presence of the beasts; in particular, Rubens' version of 1615, where the prophet is depicted, naked in the pit underground, praying fervently, surrounded by a crowd of ferocious lions, is recalled.
Instead, the work presented here proposes a version centered on the dialogue between the prophet and the angel, who face each other standing out with the vivid colors of their robes against the dark background of a prison; there is only one lion, crouched meekly at the angel's feet, and the spiritual and salvific dimension of the biblical event thus prevails.
According to the famous art historian Maurizio Marini, a specialist in the painting of Caravaggio and Baroque art, who had the 'opportunity to view the painting years ago, the work could be attributable to Antonio Maria Vassallo (1620 -1664) for compositional and color choices.
The painting, restored and re-framed, is presented with framed lath.
- Creation Year:1600s
- Dimensions:Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU680312802442
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