Artwork

Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta (Milagros del beato Salvador de Horta)

Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta (Milagros del beato Salvador de Horta), by Unknown, unspecified, 1720
Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta (Milagros del beato Salvador de Horta), by Unknown, unspecified, 1720

Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta (Milagros del beato Salvador de Horta) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta is a painting depicting a miraculous event attributed to a saint.

About this work

Overview

Miracles of Saint Salvador de Horta is a painting depicting a miraculous event attributed to a saint. The scene is set against a mountainous backdrop with a distant town.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a saint, identified by his robe and cross, performing a miracle. A group of onlookers surrounds the beneficiary of the miracle, who appears to be healed or resurrected.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the miraculous event. Strong contrasts between light and shadow add depth and emotional intensity to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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