Zurbarán was one of the great painters of the Spanish Golden Age. He specialised in religious themes and monastic cycles. In this work he shows Mary and Jesus with Saint John in a domestic setting. His mastery in the use of colour and the folds of the drapery is outstanding
Collection: Images
Project: 10. Churches and religions in Europe., 11. Science and culture as representation in Europe.
Chronology: XVII
Scope: Secondary Education, Baccalaureate
Link: https://www.museobilbao.com/obras-maestras/francisco-de-zurbaran
Resource type: Image
Format: Oil on canvas (169 x 127 cm)
Source: Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Language: Spanish
Date: 1662
Owner: Raimundo A. Rodríguez Pérez (Modernalia)
Copyright: Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Abstract: History of mentalities
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