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Pietro Novelli Most Popular Paintings

The 8 artworks by Pietro Novelli our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 8 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pietro Novelli · 1603 – 1647

Portrait of a Young Man with an Earring

1630 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 73 x 54 cm

Admire Pietro Novelli’s 'Portrait of a Young Man.' A Baroque masterpiece featuring dramatic chiaroscuro & textured oil painting. Explore this 1630 Sicilian artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Cain and Abel

Galleria Nazional d Art Antica, Rome · original 198 x 147 cm

This Baroque painting portrays Cain violently murdering Abel, capturing a pivotal biblical narrative with masterful lighting and emotive expression. Attributed to Pietro Novelli, it exemplifies Sicilian artistic excellence during the 17th century.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel

1641 · Museo Diocesano, Palermo

A divine Baroque vision of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Pietro Novelli featuring celestial angels and sacred devotion, offering a timeless opportunity to bring this 17th-century masterpiece into your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Marriage of the Virgin

1647 · St. Matteo, Palermo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Ecstasy of St. Francis

Experience 'Ecstasy of St. Francis' by Pietro Novelli – a stunning Baroque masterpiece! Explore this iconic painting’s dynamic composition & spiritual depth. #BaroqueArt #Novelli #ItalianArt

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Cain killing abel

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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A Philosopher (A Mathemetician)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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Moses

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
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The artist

Pietro Novelli

1603 – 1647

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Works on APS16
Movementsbaroque
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Museums on APSHermitage Museum, Museo Diocesano, Galleria Nazional d Art Antica, St. Matteo
NationalityItaly
Corpus themesvan dyck influence
Died1647

Biography

Pietro Novelli: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

Born: Monreale, Italy in 1603.
Died: Palermo, Sicily in 1647.
Pietro Novelli, also known as il Monrealese, began his artistic journey under the tutelage of his father, Pietro Antonio Novelli I, a painter and mosaicist.
Following his father’s death from the bubonic plague in 1625, Novelli continued to develop his skills as an apprentice alongside Gerardo Asturino.
In 1618, he moved to Palermo and further honed his craft under the guidance of Vito Carrera (1555–1623).

Artistic Development and Influences

Early Works: Novelli’s earliest documented work dates back to 1626 – St. Anthony Abbot, commissioned for the church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Palermo.
Key Influences: His style was profoundly shaped by several artistic forces.

Anthony van Dyck: Van Dyck’s visit to Sicily in 1624 and his altarpiece, the Madonna of the Rosary, significantly impacted local artists, including Novelli.
Caravaggisti/Tenebrists: The dramatic use of light and shadow (tenebrism) prevalent in Neapolitan painting, particularly that of Ribera, also influenced his work.

Novelli’s style blended these influences to create a uniquely Sicilian Baroque aesthetic.

Major Works and Commissions

Novelli received numerous commissions from both religious institutions and the Sicilian nobility.
Religious Paintings: He created works for many churches in Piana degli Albanesi, including Santa Zita in Monreale.
Refectory Painting: A notable commission was the Marriage of Cana, painted for the refectory of the Benedictines in Monreale.
He also produced portraits and other decorative paintings for villas belonging to prominent Sicilian families.

Artistic Style and Characteristics

Dynamic Compositions: Novelli’s paintings are characterized by their energetic compositions and dramatic flair.
Chiaroscuro: He masterfully employed the technique of chiaroscuro – the strong contrast between light and dark – to create a sense of drama and realism.
Baroque Sensibility: His work embodies the Baroque aesthetic, emphasizing emotion, movement, and grandeur.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Pietro Novelli was a leading figure in Sicilian Baroque painting, earning him the nickname “the Raphael of Sicily.”
Pupils: He trained several notable artists, including Francesco Maggiotto, Francesco Giselli, Michele Blasco, and Vincenzo Marchese.
His work helped to establish a distinct Sicilian Baroque style that flourished in the 17th century.
Though his life was cut short by injuries sustained during a revolution in Palermo in 1647, Novelli left behind a significant body of work that continues to be admired for its artistic merit and historical importance.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Pietro Novelli are available to browse?

You can browse 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli on the All Artworks page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Pietro Novelli?

Pietro Novelli was born in Monreale in 1603.

What moods do Pietro Novelli's artworks express?

Pietro Novelli's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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