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Michelangelo Ricciolini — Daniel In The Lion's Den
Michelangelo Ricciolini

Daniel In The Lion's Den

A dramatic Baroque composition depicting the biblical prophet Daniel standing serenely amidst a pride of lions, his calm demeanor reflecting his unwavering faith and divine protection. Ricciolini employs rich, warm tones and dynamic chiaroscuro to heighten the tension between the fearsome beasts and the composed figure at the center of the scene. The theatrical use of light and shadow draws the viewer's eye to Daniel's upward gaze, suggesting a moment of spiritual communion with God amid peril.

Medium
oil on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Online

January 21, 2019

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 1037

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Michelangelo Ricciolini, Daniel In The Lion's Den

A dramatic Baroque composition depicting the biblical prophet Daniel standing serenely amidst a pride of lions, his calm demeanor reflecting his unwavering faith and divine protection. Ricciolini employs rich, warm tones and dynamic chiaroscuro to heighten the tension between the fearsome beasts and the composed figure at the center of the scene. The theatrical use of light and shadow draws the viewer's eye to Daniel's upward gaze, suggesting a moment of spiritual communion with God amid peril.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Old Master, Male Artist, Biblical Scene, Baroque, Italian Artist, Dramatic Lighting, Religious Subject, Historical Painting, Oil on Canvas