Artwork
Un boig estén la capa perquè hi passi per sobre sant Francesc nen
Un boig estén la capa perquè hi passi per sobre sant Francesc nen is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antoni Viladomat i Manalt. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt, a Spanish painter active in the early eighteenth century, completed the oil canvas *Un boig estén la capa perquè hi passi per sobre sant Francesc nen* in 1730. The work is part of the Rococo repertoire and is presently displayed at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a youthful Saint Francis of Assisi, presented amid a bustling urban square. Children, a dog, and assorted townspeople populate the scene, suggesting a narrative moment of communal activity rather than a strictly devotional tableau.
Technique & Style
Viladomat employs the light‑filled palette typical of Rococo, with bright yellows, reds, and greens that animate the figures. Vigorous brushwork conveys motion, while subtle contrasts of illumination and shadow give the crowd a three‑dimensional presence.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has remained in Catalonia, eventually entering the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, where it is catalogued among the museum’s Baroque and Rococo holdings.
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Artist
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (20 March 1678 in Barcelona, Spain – 22 January 1755 in Barcelona, Spain) was a Spanish painter in the Baroque style.
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