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Lutero. Asunto tomado del ''Sueño del Infierno'' de Quevedo
Lutero. Asunto tomado del ''Sueño del Infierno'' de Quevedo is an oil painting by the Realist artist Francesc Sans Cabot. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Lutero.
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Overview
Lutero. Asunto tomado del 'Sueño del Infierno' de Quevedo is a painting executed in oil on canvas by Francesc Sans Cabot in 1858. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from Francisco de Quevedo's literary work 'Sueño del Infierno', featuring Martin Luther. A woman, partially nude and restrained by a chain, is the central figure, surrounded by men in various states of dress.
Technique & Style
Sans Cabot employed chiaroscuro to create a dramatic and emotionally charged scene, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The use of this technique adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting was created during the mid-19th century, a period associated with the Realist movement. Sans Cabot, a Spanish painter, later became director of the Museo del Prado from 1873 until his death in 1881.
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Francisco Sans Cabot (9 April 1828 – 5 May 1881) was a Spanish painter who served as director of the Museo del Prado from 1873 to 1881.
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