Mattia Preti
1613–1699 · Italian · 21 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismTenebrismDynamic CompositionExpressive FiguresDramatic LightingBold Brushwork
artist bio
Mattia Preti was an Italian Baroque painter who significantly contributed to the artistic landscape of Naples and Malta. Known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, Preti's dynamic compositions and expressive figures brought a sense of theatricality to his religious and historical scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Preti's work allows students to understand the use of tenebrism to create dramatic narratives and explore the emotional intensity characteristic of Baroque art. Students can also learn about composition and figure arrangement to convey complex stories.
related: Caravaggio, Jusepe de Ribera, Artemisia Gentileschi
21 artworks
A Mother Entrusting Her Sons to Christ
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Queen Tomyris Receiving the Head of Cyrus, King of Persia
1672
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Saint Veronica with the Veil
1660
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Release of Saint Peter from Prison
1665
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The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew
1651
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Feast of Herod
1661
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Christ in Glory
1660
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Marriage at Cana
1660
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Diogenes with his Lantern, in search of an Honest Man
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The Martyrdom of Saint Gennaro
1685
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The Game of Draughts
1635
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Absalom's Feast
1659
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Christ in the House of Simon
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Tribute Money
1640
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Pilate Washing His Hands
1663
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
1645
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Sophonisba Receiving the Goblet
1670
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The Pardon of Saint John Chysostom
1640
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The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
1660
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El Concierto
1635
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Erminia, Princess of Antiochia
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