A Study For The Lost Ceiling Fresco "s. Benedetto Riconosce Rigo Sotte Le Spoglie Di Totila"

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"A Study for the Lost Ceiling Fresco 'S. Benedetto Riconosce Rigo Sotte le Spoglie di Totila'" is a preparatory work by the Italian Baroque painter Paolo di Matteis. Created as a design for a ceiling fresco, this study is significant for its representation of a historical narrative from the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of Western monasticism. The fresco was intended to depict the moment when Saint Benedict recognizes King Totila of the Ostrogoths, who, according to legend, visited him in disguise.

Paolo di Matteis (1662–1728) was an accomplished painter from the Campania region of Italy, known for his dynamic compositions and skillful use of color. His works often featured religious and mythological themes, and he was highly regarded during his lifetime for his contributions to the decorative schemes of churches and palaces.

The original ceiling fresco, for which this study was made, was once part of the decoration of a religious building, likely a monastery or church dedicated to Saint Benedict. However, the fresco itself has been lost to history, either through the destruction of the building or through other means. As a result, the study has gained additional importance as a surviving testament to the larger work that no longer exists.

This study provides valuable insight into the artist's creative process, showcasing his initial ideas and compositional choices. It also serves as an example of the preparatory practices of Baroque artists, who often created detailed studies before executing large-scale frescoes. The work is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the period and the enduring legacy of Paolo di Matteis as a master of Baroque art.

While the study is an important piece of art historical evidence, the lack of the final fresco means that interpretations of the work are based solely on this preliminary sketch. Art historians and scholars rely on such studies to understand the artist's intentions and to reconstruct the possible appearance of the lost fresco. The study for "S. Benedetto Riconosce Rigo Sotte le Spoglie di Totila" remains a crucial link to the past and an artifact of the grand tradition of Italian ceiling painting.

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