Artwork
San Juan Bautista y santos
San Juan Bautista y santos is an oil painting by Joaquín Espalter y Rull. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
San Juan Bautista y santos is a 1840 oil painting by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, a Catalan artist active in Madrid. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint John the Baptist and four other saints standing before an ornate archway. The figures are dressed in robes of various colors, with some holding symbolic objects such as a staff, a book, and a sword.
Technique & Style
Espalter y Rull's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and drama. The intricate carvings on the archway and the cloudy sky in the background add to the scene's complexity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joaquim Espalter i Rull or, in Spanish, Joaquín Espalter y Rull (30 September 1809 – 16 January 1880) was a Catalan painter who spent most of his career in Madrid; known primarily for portraits and historical scenes.
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