{"product_id":"holy-martyr-fragment-pietro-longhi","title":"Holy Martyr Fragment - Pietro Longhi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fragment of a fresco by Pietro Longhi, depicting a holy martyr with a palm frond, originating from the Church of San Pantalon in Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment originates from a fresco cycle within the Church of San Pantalon in Venice. Pietro Longhi, primarily recognised for his depictions of Venetian daily life and social customs, occasionally engaged in religious commissions. This specific piece captures a figure identified as a holy martyr, rendered with the soft, fluid brushwork characteristic of the Venetian school during the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the central figure draped in a simple blue garment, holding a palm frond, which serves as a traditional iconographic symbol of martyrdom. Above the figure, a celestial orb is visible, while a secondary, smaller head appears in the lower right corner, suggesting the original work contained multiple figures or a more complex narrative arrangement. The background consists of muted, earthy tones, providing a neutral setting that allows the figure to occupy the visual space without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonghi applies a gentle approach to the facial features, reflecting the lighter, more decorative sensibilities of the Rococo period. The edges of the fragment remain irregular, showing the physical reality of its removal from the church wall. This piece offers a glimpse into the broader decorative programmes that adorned Venetian ecclesiastical interiors during the eighteenth century. It demonstrates the artist's ability to adapt his style to religious themes, maintaining a sense of grace and balance despite the limitations of the fragmented state. The work provides an opportunity to observe the technical application of pigment on plaster, revealing the layers and textures that define fresco painting. As a historical document, it preserves a portion of a larger, lost narrative, allowing for an examination of the stylistic transitions occurring in Venice during the final decades of the Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mrs-ralph-izard-alice-de-lancey-thomas-gainsborough\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMrs. Ralph Izard (Alice De Lancey) - Thomas Gainsborough — Thomas Gainsborough\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pietro Longhi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579260309839,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579296485711,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579296518479,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579296551247,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579296584015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579296616783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579296649551,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579296682319,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579296715087,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579296747855,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579296780623,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579296813391,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Holy-Martyr-Fragment_Poster_CompositorV1_1787834938481.jpg?v=1787835461","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/holy-martyr-fragment-pietro-longhi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}