Delaroche, Hippolyte – Christian martyr times of Diocletian in the Tiber Hermitage ~ part 04
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Isnt it hanging in the Louvre museum?
The official website of the Hermitage states that they have:
A Christian martyr from the time of Diocletian in Tibre
Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul). Canvas, oil. 73.5x60 cm.
France. 1853. Source of acquisition by the museum: Kamenny Ostrov Palace in Leningrad. 1924.
Link to the paintings page on the Hermitage website (very long, so it was shortened): http://gallerix.ru/away/150/
Two years ago, it was still hanging in the Hermitage Museum, but I couldnt find it there now.
I dont know where the painting is now, but in 2007, when I was at the Hermitage Museum, that particular painting somehow made an indelible impression on me, even though I didnt remember either its title or the artists name. Thank you to the creators of this website – now I know both, and I will definitely save the image in my documents so that I can admire it from time to time...
The Louvre, Denon wing, 2nd floor, behind the room with paintings by David and Delacroix:
But this one is different from the one in the Hermitage:
These are two different copies. In the Louvre, the painting is very dark, and the boat is almost indistinguishable.
The authors copy of this painting in the Louvres collection is here: http://gallerix.ru/album/Louvre/pic/glrx-65483294
I was just at the Hermitage Museum, and it is still hanging there today.
So where is the original?
Now it is hanging on the 3rd floor. In the next room from Renoir.
Room 323, if I remember correctly. Its a corner room. Theres also a sculpture in the center – Motherhood, depicting a woman with a baby.
You will find the painting near the Rubens Hall, depicting the life of Queen Regent of France, Maria Medici.
Currently, this painting (created in 1753) is located on the 3rd floor of the Main Headquarters building (in the Western European Art section, 19th century).
I arrived from Paris on April 21, 2016. The painting is located in the Louvre Museum and dates back to 1856.
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In the background, partially obscured by shadow and distance, stands another figure. He appears to be carrying something over his shoulder – perhaps a body or an object of significance. The placement of this individual creates a sense of narrative progression; he seems to be departing from the scene of tragedy, leaving the deceased behind. A small boat is moored nearby, further suggesting a journey and departure.
The color palette reinforces the somber mood. Predominantly cool tones – blues, greys, and blacks – dominate the canvas, evoking feelings of sadness, loss, and despair. The limited use of warmer colors in the distant sky provides a faint glimmer of hope or perhaps simply highlights the darkness that pervades the scene.
The framing device – an arched top border – lends a theatrical quality to the work, as if presenting a stage set for a tragic drama. This architectural element also creates a sense of enclosure and isolation, emphasizing the solitude of the deceased and the gravity of her situation. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation on themes of sacrifice, faith, and mortality. The artist seems less interested in depicting overt violence than in exploring the emotional aftermath of suffering and loss.