The Story
Saint Rosalie Interceding for the Plague-stricken of Palermo by Anthony van Dyck.
Purchase, 1871.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Saint Rosalie Interceding for the Plague-stricken of Palermo
Anthony van Dyck
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Saint Rosalie Interceding for the Plague-stricken of Palermo by Anthony van Dyck.
Purchase, 1871.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.