The night of San Lorenzo. Miracle, martyrdom, and cult through the art.
On Saturday, 10 August, at 18.00, for the occasion of the night of San Lorenzo, there will be a painting presentation at the Pinacoteca Nazionale of Sassari. The painting is from the Italian nineteenth century, of Neapolitan school, and it is called Portrait of a woman. It is presumably referable to Eusechia, San Gennaro’s wet nurse, and guardian of the ampoules that contain the blood of the Saint.
Portrait of a woman – XIX sec. – Neapolitan school
Among the most revered saints, Gennaro and San Lorenzo have in common the prodigious event of the melting of the blood.
During the event, the art historian Alessandro Ponzelletti will talk, focusing on some details related to the history and the religious iconography.