9. San Biagio - Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni

San Biagio is a 4th-century Christian bishop and martyr best known as a patron saint against throat diseases. According to legend, San Biagio saved a boy who was in danger of choking on a fish bone. Therefore, he is often depicted with symbols referring to healing and protection. In art, he usually appears as a bishop, with religious clothing and attributes that emphasize his saintly status. Ferroni paints this saint in a classical, realistic style reminiscent of Baroque painting. The use of strong light-dark contrasts and dramatic atmosphere gives the work a powerful and almost timeless look. The painting thus connects an ancient religious story with a contemporary artistic interpretation.