Saint Agatha Visited by an Angel

Artist: Carlo Saraceni
Artwork: Saint Agatha Visited by an Angel
Description: The painting depicts the moment when Saint Agatha is visited by an angel in prison. The angel is holding a palm frond, which is a symbol of martyrdom, and is pointing to Agatha’s breast, where she has been wounded. The painting is in the style of Caravaggio, with its use of chiaroscuro and its focus on the human form.
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