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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.

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          What medium is "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti executed in?

          The medium of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti is painting. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

          How does "Saint Agnes" balance light and dark?

          "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti is recorded as brilliant, with a bright balance luminance.

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          A print of "Saint Agnes" by Venanzo Crocetti can be ordered directly on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.

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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.

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