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San Francisco de Paula y dos compañeros atraviesan el estrecho de Mesina sobre su manto
San Francisco de Paula y dos compañeros atraviesan el estrecho de Mesina sobre su manto is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist José García Hidalgo. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
San Francisco de Paula y dos compañeros atraviesan el estrecho de Mesina sobre su manto is an oil painting created by Spanish artist José García Hidalgo (El Castellano) in 1633. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a narrative from the hagiography of Saint Francis of Paola, depicting the saint and two companions miraculously crossing the Strait of Messina on his cloak. The scene conveys a moment of spiritual drama and challenge.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work contrasts dark, expressive robes against lighter backgrounds of sand and sky. Dramatic lighting and intense facial expressions characterize the early Baroque style evident in the piece.
History & Provenance
Created in 1633 during the early Baroque period in Italy, the painting is attributed to José García Hidalgo's activity during this time. It is currently held in the permanent collection of the Museo del Prado.
Context
The painting reflects the early 17th-century European artistic trends of the Baroque, emphasizing emotional intensity and religious themes, while also highlighting the veneration of Saint Francis of Paola.
Legacy
As part of the Museo del Prado's collection, the painting contributes to the institution's holdings of early Baroque art, offering insight into 17th-century Spanish and Italian artistic exchanges.
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Artist
José García Hidalgo (1645 or 1646 – 1717 or 1719) was a Spanish painter, who wrote notes of his life, but omitted to state where and when he was born.
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