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This painting dates from the second half of the 17th century<\/strong>, a period during which tenebrism<\/strong> and chiaroscuro<\/strong> techniques flourished in Portugal, both clearly evident here. Alongside characteristics of Mannerism<\/strong>, such as the perfect round arch in the background<\/strong> and some symmetry in the composition<\/strong>, the work already shows strong signs of Baroque painting<\/strong>, more specifically proto-Baroque<\/strong>. This is particularly noticeable in the main figure, Saint Agatha<\/strong>, crowned with flowers by two angels. Her free and graceful silhouette contrasts with the rigidity typical of Mannerist posture, suggesting the dynamic movement inherent to Baroque art.<\/p> \n

Saint Agatha was martyred and executed by Emperor Trajan Decius<\/strong> in Catania<\/strong> during the persecutions of Christians, between 250 and 253 A.D. She is invoked as a protector against earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires<\/strong>, and breast diseases<\/strong>\u2014the latter being symbolized by the tongs with which her breasts were said to have been torn off, her principal attribute.<\/p> \n

In this depiction, the veil emanating from a garland alludes to a miracle attributed to her: on the first anniversary of her death, lava from the erupting Mount Etna was halted when this relic was spread on the ground by faithful worshippers in prayer.<\/p> \n

The painting belongs to the Fine Arts Management Unit<\/strong> of the Museum of Angra do Hero\u00edsmo<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>

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