Die Heilige Agnes erweckt Licinius

This painting of Saint Agnes Reviving Licinius (Die Heilige Agnes erweckt Licinius) by Tintoretto, held in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, depicts a miracle from the life of the early Christian martyr Agnes. According to hagiographic tradition, the Roman prefect Licinius's son died while attempting to violate Agnes, and she subsequently raised him from the dead. The subject allowed Tintoretto to display his mastery of dramatic narrative — the intersection of death, divine power, and miraculous intervention that suited his theatrical sensibility.

The miracle scene is staged with Tintoretto's characteristic dramatic chiaroscuro, with the saint and the revived figure illuminated by supernatural light against a dark background. The dynamic composition and the expressive gestures of the witnesses create a sense of awe and astonishment, while the bold brushwork conveys the urgency of the miraculous event.