Artwork
The Exaltation of the Cross
The Exaltation of the Cross is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Juan de Valdés Leal. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Exaltation of the Cross is an oil painting created by Juan de Valdés Leal in 1690, currently held at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a priest holding a large cross, surrounded by a crowd of men and women, some kneeling or sitting, conveying a sense of reverence and devotion.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail and texture, with a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and gray.
Artist & collection
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