# The Glory of St Dominic

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PIAZZETTA, Giovanni Battista](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 780 x 600 cm

## Commentary

Piazzetta&#39;s masterpiece decorates the ceiling of the Chapel of St Dominic of the Basilica. The frame is the work of Francesco Bernardoni. In the corners of the frame are four roundels with the cardinal virtues, they are also by Piazzetta.

## Related artworks

- [A Young Ensign](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/a-young-ensign-r30d02787825f0e>)
- [Assumption of the Virgin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/assumption-of-the-virgin-r46cd5e8676d35e>)
- [Beggar Boy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/beggar-boy-r3289c8ec86b85b>)
- [Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/christ-crucified-between-the-two-thieves-r3783f8f7313b0f>)
- [Idyll at the Coast](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/idyll-at-the-coast-rdf63f9a25ceab5>)
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- [Martyrdom of St James](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/martyrdom-of-st-james-r6e610d65e663c6>)
- [Martyrdom of St James](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/martyrdom-of-st-james-rb7ad3c60bb01d2>)
- [Mucius Scaevola before King Porsenna](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/mucius-scaevola-before-king-porsenna-rfecc2c89de5623>)
- [Peasant Girl](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/peasant-girl-r363b30cb376c52>)
- [Rebecca at the Well](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/rebecca-at-the-well-rb57d20633eecf6>)
- [Shepherd Boy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piazzetta-giovanni-battista-rb1612e5bd6a860/shepherd-boy-r42630107802279>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)