Saint Francis de Paule resurrecting his sister's child

Saint Francis de Paule resurrecting his sister's child, a painting by Simon Vouet, dated 1648. 



The artwork depicts Saint Francis de Paule, an elderly man with a beard, in a brown robe, kneeling and holding a staff. He is looking upwards towards a group of cherubs descending from the heavens. A woman in a blue and red robe kneels before him, holding a small, seemingly lifeless child. The cherubs appear to be emanating light, suggesting a divine intervention. The setting is an architectural space with columns and arches, creating a sense of grandeur and solemnity. The overall style is Baroque, characterized by dramatic lighting, rich colors, and emotional intensity. The painting measures 1.87 meters in width and 3.35 meters in height and is housed at the heritage site of the church and cemetery of Saint-Henri.