Artwork
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan Pantoja de la Cruz. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Saint Augustine' is an oil on canvas work created by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz in 1601. It is a representative example of early Baroque religious art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Augustine, identifiable by his attributes: a crosier and possibly a model of a church or monastery. The saint is dressed in elaborate attire, including a black robe, red and gold patterned undergarment, and a gold mitre.
Technique & Style
Pantoja de la Cruz's work is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of textures and colors. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, typical of Baroque painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Museo del Prado. Juan Pantoja de la Cruz, a Spanish court painter, served under Philip II and Philip III, and was known for his portraits, which were often restrained in style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan Pantoja de La Cruz (1553 – 26 October 1608) was a Spanish painter, one of the best representatives of the Spanish school of court painters.
The Emperor Charles V
Margaret of Austria
Philip III
The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia
Margaret of Austria
König Philipp IV. von Spanien (1605-1665) in geistlichem Gewand und seiner Schwester Infantin Anna (1601-1666), Bildnis in ganzer Figur
Isabella Clara Eugenia by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz
The Birth of the Virgin
