J. Gordillo (XX-XXI) - Romería del Rocío

This work is an oil painting in a rural and impressionist style that depicts the Rocío pilgrimage. Through loose brushstrokes and a vibrant luminosity, the painting captures the festive and devotional essence of this famous Andalusian tradition.

Main elements of the composition

• The foreground and the protagonists: In the central axis stands a musician playing the tamboril and the flute (piteros), setting the pace of the march. Next to them walks a woman dressed in a striking magenta pink flamenco dress with violet details. Beside them, other figures wear regional outfits in light blues and tones, reflecting the movement of the advance.
• The Simpecado cart: Immediately behind the main characters rises the traditional white cart decorated with flowers and columns, which houses the Marian insignia (the Simpecado). It is the central and sacred piece of the procession.
• The crowd and the surroundings: In the background a large number of romeros on foot and horsemen dissolve into a powdery atmosphere, evoking the dust of the road kicked up under the intense midday sun.
• Color and light: The palette features pastel tones, whites, and ochers in the earth and sky, contrasted with pure color touches in the outfits and the drum, achieving a very Andalusian luminous atmosphere.
The painting is framed in a classic carved and gilded wooden frame with Baroque-style ornamentation.

DIMENSIONS WITHOUT FRAME: 55 HIGH X 46 WIDE