Paintings of Giovan Battista Quagliata

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Probably the most famous painting by Giovan Battista Quagliata (1603-1673) that survived centuries of earth quakes and wars still hangs above the alter of the Church of Saint Paul (aka Santa Rita) in Messina. The church construction began about 1600 and the completion date was about 1666. The painting, a large work titled "The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Paul" is believed to have been completed about 1647. There are three views below.

'The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Paul' above the alter in the Church of St Paul

Closer view of 'The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Paul'

The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Paul
Close up of 'The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Paul'

Below are a few more examples of Giovan Battista Quagliata's paintings. 'The Sacrifice of Polissena' is a mythical subject, while the others are religious. Unfortunately, the quality of the images is not very good.

The Sacrifice of Polissena

The Virgin Nativity

The Virgin Nativity detail

Immaculate Mary

The Triumph of David
(Black and white image only)

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