Saint Roch Interceding for the Plague Victims

Artist: Conca, Tommaso Maria
Artwork: Saint Roch Interceding for the Plague Victims

Description: This is a preparatory drawing for an altarpiece in the church of San Rocco in Venice. The painting depicts Saint Roch, a 14th-century pilgrim, interceding with the Virgin Mary and Christ for the victims of the plague. The saint is shown kneeling on the left side of the painting, with his hands outstretched in supplication. On the right side of the painting, the Virgin Mary and Christ are shown seated on a cloud, with the infant Jesus reaching out to bless the saint. In the background, there are several angels and putti flying around.
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