The Blessed Ludovica Albertoni

This dramatically theatrical painting idealizes the death of Ludovica, with the pain, suffering and yet heavenly happiness present in her pose and expression, is inspired by a sculpture of Gianlorenzo Bernini, commissioned by Cardinal Albertoni and currently situated above the Altieri Chapel alter where she is buried.

Ludovica died in 1533 and was beatified in 1671.

Canvas size = 100cm wide x 40cm high

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