Saint Agnes

This depiction of Saint Agnes, held at the Holburne Museum in Bath, is associated with the tradition of Correggio though dated to 1725, placing it firmly in the Baroque period as a later copy or interpretation. Saint Agnes, the early Christian martyr typically depicted with a lamb (agnus), was a popular subject across centuries of Italian art. The painting's existence testifies to the enduring influence of Correggio's sweet, devotional style, which was widely copied and adapted throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, particularly in Emilia-Romagna.

The painting follows the Correggesque tradition of soft modeling and warm coloring in its treatment of the saint's features. The gentle sfumato and tender expression reflect the enduring appeal of Correggio's devotional manner, though the handling and palette suggest an eighteenth-century interpretation rather than a Renaissance original.