Artwork
San Francisco de Regis dando la comunión a un tullido
San Francisco de Regis dando la comunión a un tullido is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Michel Ange Houasse. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
San Francisco de Regis dando la comunión a un tullido is a 1702 oil painting by Michel Ange Houasse, a French artist who worked at the Spanish court.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Francis Regis giving communion to a disabled man, conveying a moment of reverence and solemnity. The scene is populated by several figures, including a woman with a child, adding to the narrative's depth.
Technique & Style
Houasse's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the central figures through strong contrasts between light and dark. The somber mood is reinforced by muted colors, characteristic of the High Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Museo del Prado, having been created during Houasse's time working for Philip V of Spain, where he blended religious themes with refined technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michel Ange Houasse (1680–1730) was a French painter, most of whose career was spent at the court of Philip V of Spain, who summoned him to the court in Madrid in 1715 whilst he was still Philip of Anjou.
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