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Edition 2026 · 8 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnecanvas · Äkthetsintyg · Levereras över hela världen Pietro Novelli · 1603 – 1647

Portrait of a Young Man with an Earring

1630 · Ermitaget, 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.

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 1 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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Cain and Abel

Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, Rom · 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.

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 2 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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Same size as the original$1025147 × 198 cm Commission at original size

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.

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 3 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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Marriage of the Virgin

1647 · St. Matteo, Palermo

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 4 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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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

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 5 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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Cain killing abel

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 6 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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A Philosopher (A Mathemetician)

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 7 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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Moses

Teknik: Handmålad olja på linnecanvas
Tillverkad av: Beställs av en utbildad konstnär
Popularity: No. 8 of 16 artworks by Pietro Novelli
Leverans: Cirka 5 veckor över hela världen

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The artist

Pietro Novelli

1603 – 1647

Snabbfakta

Room fitliving room
Works on APS16
Movementsbaroque
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Museums on APSErmitaget, Museo Diocesano, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte 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.

Frågor och svar

Hur är Pietro Novellis karriär uppdelad i olika perioder?

En kronologisk genomgång av Pietro Novellis verk finns tillgänglig på artistens Karriärlinje-sida, där konstverken presenteras i skapelseordning, kapitel för kapitel.

Var och när föddes Pietro Novelli?

Pietro Novelli föddes i Monreale år 1603.

Hur kan jag följa Pietro Novellis verk i kronologisk ordning?

Pietro Novellis konstverk kan ses i kronologisk ordning på artistens Konstverk efter datum-sida.

Av WahooArt.com redaktionella team Uppdaterad 1 september 2026

Samlarens quiz

Pietro Novelli was nicknamed the 'Raphael of Sicily' by his contemporaries. What does this suggest about his artistic reputation?
Which artistic movement heavily influenced Pietro Novelli's style?
Anthony van Dyck's influence on Novelli is particularly evident in what aspect of his work?
Pietro Novelli's early training took place primarily with whom?
How did Pietro Novelli's life come to an end?

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