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      Saint Agnes

      In the sculpture by Crocetti, the saint is represented immediately after the martyrdom because she looks up with her arms wide open as a sign of acceptance of the sacrifice. Her mantle is puffed with wind and she has already received the halo of holiness. She has no iconographic sign that can distinguish her (usually a small lamb or the dagger through which she died) other than the long hair collected in large braids because in her hagiographic account it is said that, initially intended for burning, the flames miraculously split under her body and her hair suddenly grew to cover the nakedness to which she had been forced. The interpretation of Crocetti is extremely hieratic and the white marble sculpture is designed to be related to the mosaic behind.

      Questions & Answers

      Who is the author of "Saint Agnes", and in which movement?

      Venanzo Crocetti created "Saint Agnes" within the Contemporary Realism movement.

      What space matches the colors of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti?

      With its earthy palette, "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti is recommended for a living room. The colors are part of the reason for this suggestion.

      How do the colors of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti relate to its emotion?

      In "Saint Agnes", earthy colors accompany a spiritual feeling.

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      Venanzo Crocetti (1913 – 2003)

      Discover Venanzo Crocetti, Italian sculptor known for dramatic bronze & marble works like 'Lioness' & 'Fantasy'. Explore his Vatican legacy & Rome museum.

      Crocetti Museum (Rome, Italy)

      Explore the captivating artistic world of Venanzo Crocetti at Rome's Crocetti Museum! Admire over 100 sculptures & paintings from his prolific career, housed in his former studio – a unique glimpse into Italian art history.

      About this artwork

      Quick Facts

      • Medium: White marble sculpture
      • Artist: Venanzo Crocetti
      • Title: Saint Agnes