Apotheosis of Saint Francis Xavier
Carlo Maratti
n.d.
Medium
Pen and brown ink, over traces of graphite, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
28.2 × 28.2 cm (11 1/8 × 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
46807
About the Artist
Carlo Maratti · 1625–1713
Son of a Dalmatian father. Known as the last major Italian artist of the classical tradition, which had originated with Raphael. He created a grandiose and decorative style that was valued by his ecclesiastical patrons. Comment on works: History; Religious.