“The Virgin Appearing to St Dominic” is a fresco created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1737 and 1739. This Rococo religious painting exemplifies the ethereal beauty and vibrant dynamics characteristic of Tiepolo’s work.
The artwork portrays a heavenly scene where the Virgin Mary appears to St. Dominic. Dominating the upper portion, the Virgin is surrounded by a host of angels and bathed in a divine, radiant light. St. Dominic is depicted in a gesture of reverence, kneeling before her manifestation. The figures are rendered with exquisite detail, showcasing Tiepolo’s masterful use of color and form to convey spirituality and divine presence. The inclusion of cherubs and a commanding angel with widespread wings furthers the sense of heavenly grandeur and celestial movement encapsulated within this fresco.
