Death St Cecilia saint lying floor two women

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Death St Cecilia saint lying floor two women

Death of St Cecilia, Death of St Cecilia. The saint is lying on the floor, two women are bending over her. In heaven Christ looks down at the scene, on the left an angel with a palm branch and a laurel wreath. Copy after a print by Hieronymus Wierix. anonymous, Southern Netherlands, c. 1600, slate (rock), oil paint (paint), h 44 cm × w 35 cm d 6.0 cm

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1600 Angel Bending Copy Death Floor Hieronymus Wierix Laurel Wreath Lying Palm Branch Rock Saint Scene Slate Southern Netherlands Two Women Oil Paint St Cecilia

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This print captures the poignant moment of the Death of St Cecilia. The saint lies peacefully on the floor, surrounded by two grieving women who bend over her with sorrowful expressions. Their presence reflects both their deep reverence for St Cecilia and their profound sadness at her passing. In this heavenly scene, Christ himself looks down upon the somber tableau from above. His compassionate gaze reveals his understanding of the significance of this moment and his divine connection to St Cecilia's soul. On the left side of the image, an angel stands with a palm branch and a laurel wreath in hand. These symbols represent victory and honor, perhaps signifying that St Cecilia has triumphed in her spiritual journey and is now being rewarded in heaven. This particular print is a faithful copy after an original work by Hieronymus Wierix, an accomplished artist from Southern Netherlands around 1600. The use of slate as a medium adds depth and texture to this piece while oil paint brings life to every detail. The overall composition evokes a sense of reverence for St Cecilia's life and legacy while also reminding us of our own mortality. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in death, there is beauty and grace to be found.

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