Tag: Zurbaran
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Francisco de Zurbarán (Louvre, Paris)
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.
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Zurbarán: Divine Light at the Art Institute of Chicago
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,…
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Lamb of God
Agnus Dei (c.1635) Francisco de Zurbarán. “Lamb of God” In a museum, among many other obviously devotional pieces, this one is easy to overlook or think that it might be out of place. But if you stop and reflect on it for a minute, it becomes extremely powerful. The innocent and helpless lamb, prepared for…
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The Young Virgin
The Young Virgin (c.1632) Francisco de Zurbarán. There is so much going on in this painting, I notice something new every time I look at it. First to catch your eye of course is a very young and devout Virgin Mary, reverently turning her eyes up toward heaven. You might notice the light on her…
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Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth
Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth (c.1640) Francisco de Zurbarán. We see an adolescent Jesus crafting a crown of thorns and pricking his finger as Mary sorrowfully observes him; in deep contemplation of his inevitable fate. Jesus is illuminated by a bright light from the top left of the painting, close observation…
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The Crucifixion
“The Crucifixion” (1627) by Francisco de Zurbarán. The black background and amazing detail on Jesus’ body and loin cloth make this painting feel three dimensional. It is unknown if Zurbaran ever saw Caravaggio’s paintings, but looking at this piece, it is hard to believe he had not.
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Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas
Francisco de Zurbarán’s “Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas” (1638) depicts the martyr St. Romanus holding his tongue, which his tormentors cut out, while holding a book open to a page that begs God for intercession on behalf of the faithful. Looking up at him is 7 year old St. Barulas who was also…
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Baroque Art in Chicago at the Art Institute of Chicago
Overview The Art Institute of Chicago is world renowned for having many masterpieces. Unfortunately, it is not currently home to a painting by Caravaggio. However, the Art Institute now boasts a painting by each of the 4 most famous Spanish Baroque artists (aka “Spanish Golden Age” of Painting). This itinerary will show you those Baroque…
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Holy Saturday
On this Holy Saturday, the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium takes a look at some of moving and inspirational pieces of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will find back on display this breathtaking piece by Francisco de Zurbarán. “The Crucifixion” (1627). The black background and amazing detail on Jesus’ body and loin…