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500 Years of Spanish Art: A Chronicle of Light and Darkness – El Greco and Velazquez (Hangaram Design Museum)

Nov 10, 2026

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The exhibition ‘500 Years of Spanish Art: A Chronicle of Light and Darkness’ offers a rare glimpse into Spain’s artistic legacy. Featuring works by El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, and others, it spans six centuries and six thematic sections. The display includes 95 pieces from the Hispanic Society of America, many presented in Asia for the…

The Ribalta: A Glimpse into Mediterranean Baroque Painting (National Museum of Sculpture, Valladolid)

Nov 9, 2026

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The Ribalta: A Glimpse into Mediterranean Baroque Painting presents six significant works by Francisco and Juan Ribalta. The exhibition showcases their unique artistic approaches and examines how the plague shaped the Valencian school of painting during the early 17th century. This display offers insight into the brothers’ roles within the Mediterranean Baroque tradition and their…

Portraits! Surprising Encounters from Botticelli to Lempicka

Nov 9, 2026

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Portraits! Surprising Encounters from Botticelli to Lempicka explores the history of portraiture through approximately 90 masterpieces spanning six centuries. The exhibition features unexpected pairings that reveal how the art of portraiture has evolved over time, connecting works from the Renaissance to the 20th century. This unique display invites visitors to discover new perspectives on familiar…

Francisco de Zurbarán (Louvre, Paris)

Nov 9, 2026

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The Louvre presents a monographic exhibition dedicated to Francisco de Zurbarán, showcasing 65 of his works, including ‘La Santa Faz’ and ‘El Crucificado’. Alongside this, the parallel show ‘Sculpter la Couleur’ features exceptional loans from the Museo Nacional de Escultura de Valladolid, offering a deeper insight into the artist’s legacy.

Dressed for Heaven: Viceregal Echoes of Francisco de Zurbarán – Herrera (Museo de Guadalupe)

Nov 8, 2026

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The exhibition Dressed for Heaven: Viceregal Echoes of Francisco de Zurbarán highlights the artistic legacy of Zurbarán and his impact on religious painting in colonial Mexico. Featuring nine 17th-century oil paintings, it reveals the interplay of art, faith, and fashion during the Baroque period. This showcase also includes works by Alonso López Herrera, offering insight…

Magdalene: Neither Saint nor Sinner – Ribera and Mena (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia (MuBAV))

Nov 8, 2026

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The exhibition ‘Magdalena. Ni santa ni pecadora’ at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia (MuBAV) presents nearly seventy works by renowned artists such as José de Ribera, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Luca Giordano. It explores the evolving image of Mary Magdalena through a range of artistic interpretations, reflecting her cultural and religious significance across different…

Zurbarán: Divine Light at the Art Institute of Chicago

Nov 6, 2026

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in Art Institute of Chicago, Exhibitions

This exhibition marks the first dedicated to Francisco de Zurbarán in the United States in 40 years. It presents an opportunity to experience the artist’s mastery through works such as Saint Apollonia (detail), 1636/1640, from the Musée du Louvre. The collection offers a focused look at Zurbarán’s distinctive style and his contributions to Baroque art,…

Velázquez & Olivares: Early Years at Court

Nov 6, 2026

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in Detroit Institute of Art, Exhibitions

This exhibition explores a pivotal moment in Spanish painter Diego Velázquez’s career, when he transitioned from a young, ambitious outsider from Seville to the official court painter for King Philip IV of Spain. It includes six striking portraits of Gaspar de Guzmán the Count-Duke of Olivares. Velázquez was supported by Olivares during his early years…

King Phillip IV of Spain

May 30, 2026

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in Frick Collection New York

King Philip IV of Spain, Diego Velázquez (c.1644) At The Frick Collection, this commanding portrait shows Velázquez at the height of his power. With his unmatched eye for naturalism and royal psychology, he captures Philip IV not as an icon, but as a living, breathing monarch; poised, restrained, and unmistakably human.

Murillo’s Self-Portrait at the Frick Collection

May 22, 2026

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in Frick Collection New York

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s self‑portrait (c. 1670–1675), at The Frick Collection, captures the quiet confidence of one of Spain’s greatest Golden Age painters. Known for his radiant religious works and tender depictions of Seville’s street children, Murillo was also a master of portraiture; a part of his legacy that remains surprisingly understudied. A timeless window into…

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