Artwork
Everlasting Father
Everlasting Father is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Juan Rexach. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Everlasting Father' is a large-format work created by Juan Rexach around 1450. It is now part of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man in a red robe and embroidered cloak, with his right hand raised and holding an orb with a cross in his left. Four angels surround his head, suggesting a religious theme, likely representing a divine figure.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of volume and depth through strong contrasts between light and dark. The style reflects the developments of 15th-century Valencia, with a gold and red color scheme adding to its grandeur.
History & Provenance
Juan Rexach, active from 1431 to 1482, was trained under Jacomart and later completed his master's unfinished altarpieces, a practice that sometimes complicates attribution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan Rexach, (fl. 1431-1482) was a Spanish painter and miniaturist. His date of birth is not known. Most of his life is scarcely documented. He studied with Jacomart, in whose studio he worked, and after a period of…
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