Artwork
Santa en oración
Santa en oración is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Joaquín Sorolla. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Santa en oración is a 1894 oil painting by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, a Spanish artist known for capturing the effects of light.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a kneeling woman in a white robe, absorbed in prayer, with a yellow flower in one hand and the other resting on a stone bench, conveying a sense of calm contemplation amidst subtle tension.
Technique & Style
Sorolla y Bastida employed thick, impasto paint to create a textured effect, particularly in the figure's robe, which catches the light and adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, Santa en oración is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
