Artwork
Monk Testing Wine
Monk Testing Wine is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
This painting is an example of the work of Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach, who was a Spanish painter.
The painting depicts a monk in a long, beige robe with a hood, holding a glass of wine in his right hand. He is standing in front of a large wooden barrel with a red label that reads "1811" in white letters. The monk's left hand is resting on the barrel, and he has a key hanging from his belt.
The monk appears to be testing the wine, as indicated by the title of the painting. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the monk and the barrel.
This painting is an example of the work of Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach, who was a Spanish painter.
Overview
Monk Testing Wine is a 1894 oil painting by Spanish artist Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach, held at the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a monk in a beige robe examining a glass of wine, with a large barrel labeled '1811' beside him. The scene suggests the monk is assessing the wine's quality, as the title implies.
Technique & Style
The dark background focuses attention on the monk and barrel, highlighting the artist's use of chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and emphasize the subject.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach
Antonio Salvador Casanova y Estorach (1847–1896) was an artist, born in Tortosa.
