Artwork
El profeta Jeremías
El profeta Jeremías is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Juan Correa de Vivar. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El profeta Jeremías is a religious painting executed in oil by Juan Correa de Vivar. Created in 1533, it is now housed at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man, likely the prophet Jeremiah, standing within a curved frame. He wears a green robe with red lining and a tall, pointed hat, holding a piece of paper and accompanied by a scroll with Latin text above his head.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and luminosity through the use of layered paint and chiaroscuro, with the dark background making the figure stand out. Smooth, detailed rendering is evident in the depiction of the robe and hat.
Context
The painting's use of glazing, a technique involving thin, transparent layers of paint, suggests an affinity with contemporary artistic practices that emphasized rich, glowing colors.
Artist & collection
