Recumbent Christ
School Manuel Pereira y Juan Sánchez-Barba 17 th century Polychrome carving Christ lies still, upon cushions of crimson velvet, defeated by pain and death. His body, carved from living wood, speaks through open wounds and strained veins of the torment endured. Blood, halted in its flow, still traces his brow like
Sor María Luisa del Niño Jesús
Anonymous author c.1721 Oil painting This painting is a posthumous portrait of Sister Maria Luisa del Niño Jesús y Borja, a Poor Clare nun and member of the illustrious Borgia family, one of the most influential noble houses in Spanish and papal history. The inscription painted on the canvas indicates
Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Second half of the 16th century Oil painting 87 x 66 cm This painting depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, one of the most venerated martyr saints in Christianity, known for her wisdom, nobility and courage in the face of persecution. The saint is shown standing in a frontal pose, pointing
Virgen María con el Niño. “Poupée de Malines”
Flanders (Mechelen), second half of the 17th century Carved, polychromed and gilded wood. 34,5 x 13 x 7,5 (base 41,5 cm) This delicate sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary standing, holding the Child Jesus in her left arm, who is holding an open book which they are tenderly sharing. The image
Saint John the Evangelist
17th century Hispanic workshop Carved, polychromed and gilded wood. This sculpture represents Saint John the Evangelist in a solemn and devotional pose. The Saint is standing with his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand holding a chalice from which emerges a group of snakes or a bunch
The Veronica of the Virgin
Attributed to Nicolás Borrás (second half of the 16th century) Oil on canvas The Virgin gazes at us in silence, in an intimate and serene representation belonging to the iconographic type known as “the Veronica of the Virgin.” Shown in a half-bust and slightly turned to the right, she is
Dormition of the Virgin
Paolo da San Leocadio c.1507 Photographic reproduction from Archivo Mas Paolo de San Leocadio’s work represents the Dormition of the Virgin, surrounded by the apostles in an atmosphere of solemnity and devotion. The painting stands out for its detail and use of Renaissance perspective, with carefully composed figures and a
Resurrección
Paolo da San Leocadio c.1507 Photographic reproduction from Archivo Mas Paolo de San Leocadio’s “The Resurrection” is a magnificent example of Renaissance art, capturing the biblical scene of Christ’s resurrection. The painting shows the risen Jesus in the center, emerging triumphant from his tomb. His upright posture and serene expression
San Antonio de Padua
Attributed to Vicent Macip Beginning of the 16th century Oil painting
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