The Ecstacy of the Blessed Giacinta Marescotti
1654[-]1714
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Giuseppe Passeri captures a moment of intense spiritual drama in this dynamic Baroque sketch. Using reddish-brown tones and stark white highlights, he depicts Blessed Giacinta Marescotti reclining on a cot, gazing upward in a trance. Known for transforming from a life of vanity to one of extreme penance, Giacinta is surrounded by a swirling vortex of clouds and angels, while a large wooden cross anchors the scene. This energetic composition likely served as a study for a larger altarpiece, showcasing the theatrical emotion and divine intervention typical of the era.
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