Self-portrait by the Murcian painter Pedro de Orrente (1580-1645). It is notable for the signature at the top, where he defines himself as Pedro Orrente Murçiano. He was an important artist who worked in Toledo, Murcia and Valencia, as well as having travelled to Italy, where he was a disciple of the Bassano family. He is known for his twilight landscapes with scenes from the Old and New Testament.
Collection: Images
Project: 10. Churches and religions in Europe., 11. Science and culture as representation in Europe.
Chronology: XVII
Scope: Secondary Education, Baccalaureate
Resource type: Image
Format: Oil on canvas (45 x 36 cm)
Source: Museo Nacional del Prado (Madrid)
Language: Spanish
Date: 1620-1630
Owner: Raimundo A. Rodríguez Pérez (Modernalia)
Identifier: P003242
Copyright: Museo Nacional del Prado
Abstract: Social groups
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