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Saint Nicholas of Bari Saves the Young Cupbearer, c. 1655. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
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Saint Nicholas of Bari Saves the Young Cupbearer, c. 1655. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Saint Nicholas of Bari Saves the Young Cupbearer, c. 1655. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
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Christmas Clergyman Folklore Giordano Luca 1632 1705 Miracle Worker Museo Di Capodimonte Naples Nicholas Nicholas Of Bari Nicholas Of Myra Patron Saint Saint Nicholas Santa Claus School Of Neaple Wonderworker
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Saint Nicholas of Bari, also known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, is depicted in this stunning 17th-century painting by the Neapolitan artist Luca Giordano. The work, titled "Saint Nicholas of Bari Saves the Young Cupbearer," is a testament to the saint's reputation as a miracle worker and patron of children. The scene unfolds in a grand, ornate room filled with the opulence of the time. A clergyman, possibly the young cupbearer's father, stands in despair as his son hangs precariously from the edge of a balcony, about to plunge into the cold, dark waters below. Saint Nicholas, dressed in his bishop's robes, rushes in, his long, flowing robe billowing behind him. With a swift and powerful motion, he catches the boy mid-air, saving him from certain death. The miracle is recounted from a popular folktale in which Saint Nicholas intervened to save a young cupbearer who had been thrown into the sea as punishment for accidentally spilling a drink. The story is a reminder of the saint's compassion and protection, and it has contributed to the enduring image of Saint Nicholas as Santa Claus, the jolly figure who brings gifts to children during the Christmas season. This oil on canvas painting, created around 1655, is a masterpiece from the School of Naples and is now housed in the prestigious Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy. Giordano's skillful use of light and color, as well as his ability to convey emotion and drama, make this work a must-see for art lovers and students of Christian iconography.
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