Tag: SEVILLE
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07 Works, Today, July 19th, is Saints Justa and Rufina’s day, their story in art #200
Saints Justa and Rufina are venerated as martyrs. They are said to have been martyred at Hispalis (Seville) during the 3rd century. The two saints are highly honored in the medieval Hispanic liturgy. Their legend states that they were sisters and natives of Seville who made fine earthenware pottery for a living, with which they…
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01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the Bible! from the SPANISH GOLDEN AGE, With Footnotes – 89
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, SEVILLE 1617 – 1682 ECCE HOMO Oil on canvas 63.7 x 53.3 cm.; 25 1/8 x 21 in. Private collection Murillo’s greatest achievement lies in his ability to portray individuals as convincing human beings and to express their emotional state. In this late work Murillo creates a powerful image of great psychological and…
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