Artwork
Polyptych of the Santa Cruz Monastery
Polyptych of the Santa Cruz Monastery is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Cristóvão de Figueiredo. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
The Polyptych of the Santa Cruz Monastery is a multi-panel oil painting created by Cristóvão de Figueiredo in 1525. It is a representative work of the Mannerist movement, characterized by its complex composition and detailed execution.
Technique & Style
Figueiredo employed oil paint to achieve a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes contributing to the overall realism. The dominant colors are muted shades of brown, gold, and blue, while the use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume through strong contrasts between light and dark.
Subject & Meaning
The polyptych depicts various religious scenes and figures, conveying a narrative through its multiple panels. The work reflects the artist's skill in representing complex compositions and emotional depth.
History & Provenance
Created during Figueiredo's time at the Santa Cruz Monastery in Coimbra, the painting is now held at the National Museum of Ancient Art. It exemplifies the collaborative practices of Lisbon's painter community, where Figueiredo worked alongside other notable artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cristóvão de Figueiredo (died c. 1540) was a Portuguese Renaissance painter. Like many other important painters of the time, Cristóvão de Figueiredo was a pupil of Master Jorge Afonso, in Lisbon, in the early 16th…
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