St. Aloysius Gonzaga Mortifying His Sense of Taste
Entry/Object ID
L2022.6.63
Description
19th-c. oil-on-canvas painting of the story of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Part of a series of three paintings. This painting shows St. Aloysius Gonzaga dying of the plague and taking bitter medicinal drinks to mortify his sense of taste.
Artwork Details
Medium
Oil
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Height
16-3/4 in
Width
12-3/4 in
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Credit Line
Label
On loan from the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus
