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Saint Andrew

Da Piazzetta 1742

The “character head” of St. Andrew is taken from the successful engravings of the Apostles Series, one of the most significant engraving enterprises in the Veneto region, based on paintings by Piazzetta, executed by Marco Pitteri in 1742.

Technical information

Author: Da Piazzetta
Title: Saint Andrew
Date: 1742
Material and technique: Oil on canvas
Size: 42x33,5 cm
Location: Palazzo Pretorio Museum
Second Floor, Mezzanine

The pictorial translation is probably the work of another follower, Giuseppe Angeli, who directed Master Sassoferrato's workshop after the latter's death in 1754.