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.
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Elton Houck 14 Nov 2020
WONDERFULval wilson 11 Mar 2005
She's beautiful Richard. I love the hands and flow of the fabric and light (of course!) is fabulous.Carmen Ditiu 30 Jan 2005
Extraordinary detailsBluemoonshadow 31 Mar 2004
This is absolutely beautiful...Excellent artwork~! Blue