Spanish school (XVII) - Cristo coronado de espinas
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High-quality oil painting from the Andalusian school, dated between 1650 and 1700, a period of full development of Spanish Baroque. The work depicts Christ crowned with thorns, an essential iconography of seventeenth-century devotional painting, conceived for intimate contemplation and spiritual withdrawal.
The composition centers on the bust of Christ, cut out against a dark, uniform background that concentrates all attention on the face. The expression, of deep contained pathos, is built through the elevated gaze, delicately modeled features, and the soft transition between light and shadow—elements characteristic of the great Andalusian painting tradition of the period.
The handling of the flesh tones, warm and well blended, as well as the careful execution of the hair, beard, and crown of thorns, reveal an expert hand trained in the naturalistic models disseminated in Andalusia during the second half of the seventeenth century. The pictorial language sits close to that of Mateo Cerezo (1637–1666) and his circle, a historical attribution that was formerly assigned to the work and cannot be ruled out, given the appreciable stylistic affinities.
The painting is re-lined, a common conservation intervention in old works that guarantees the stability of the support. It is presented framed, ready for display.
A work of notable expressive force and high devotional quality, especially attractive to collectors of Spanish Baroque painting, with evident potential for study and revaluation.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateHigh-quality oil painting from the Andalusian school, dated between 1650 and 1700, a period of full development of Spanish Baroque. The work depicts Christ crowned with thorns, an essential iconography of seventeenth-century devotional painting, conceived for intimate contemplation and spiritual withdrawal.
The composition centers on the bust of Christ, cut out against a dark, uniform background that concentrates all attention on the face. The expression, of deep contained pathos, is built through the elevated gaze, delicately modeled features, and the soft transition between light and shadow—elements characteristic of the great Andalusian painting tradition of the period.
The handling of the flesh tones, warm and well blended, as well as the careful execution of the hair, beard, and crown of thorns, reveal an expert hand trained in the naturalistic models disseminated in Andalusia during the second half of the seventeenth century. The pictorial language sits close to that of Mateo Cerezo (1637–1666) and his circle, a historical attribution that was formerly assigned to the work and cannot be ruled out, given the appreciable stylistic affinities.
The painting is re-lined, a common conservation intervention in old works that guarantees the stability of the support. It is presented framed, ready for display.
A work of notable expressive force and high devotional quality, especially attractive to collectors of Spanish Baroque painting, with evident potential for study and revaluation.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Artist
Spanish school (XVII)
Title of artwork
Cristo coronado de espinas
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition
Height
55 cm
Width
47 cm
Style
Baroque
Period
17th century
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