Saint Roch Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims, 1567/1573. Creator: Lattanzio Gambara

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Saint Roch Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims, 1567/1573. Creator: Lattanzio Gambara

Saint Roch Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims, 1567/1573

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Saint Roch Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims," a captivating artwork created by the 16th century Italian artist Lattanzio Gambara, presents a poignant and powerful depiction of faith and compassion in the face of disease and suffering. The image, dated between 1567 and 1573, is a pen and brown ink drawing with brown wash over black chalk heightened with white gouache on paper washed brown. At the center of the composition, Saint Roch, the patron saint of the bubonic plague, is shown interceding on behalf of plague victims. He is depicted as a robust and compassionate figure, clad in a simple brown habit and a robe, reaching out to touch the hand of a suffering man. The man, one of several plague victims depicted in the drawing, lies prostrate before the saint, his body ravaged by the disease. The drawing is rich in detail, with intricate textures and shading that bring the figures to life. The use of brown ink and wash over black chalk creates a sense of depth and contrast, while the addition of white gouache highlights the saint's robes and the victims' skin, adding a sense of warmth and hope amidst the darkness of the plague. The location of the drawing is not definitively known, but it is believed to have been created during the height of the plague in Italy, making it a powerful reminder of the role of faith and compassion in times of crisis. The image has since become an iconic representation of Saint Roch and the Christian response to disease and suffering, and continues to inspire and move viewers to this day. Overall, Lattanzio Gambara's "Saint Roch Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims" is a masterful work of art that showcases the artist's skill and sensitivity, as well as the enduring power of faith and compassion in the face of adversity.

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