BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Saint Dominic
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BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Saint Dominic
BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Saint Dominic de Guzman Presiding over an Auto-da-fe. ca. 1490. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Avila. Royal Monastery of St. Thomas
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Auto Avila Berruguete Dominic Guzman Monastery Pedro Prado Presiding Up Right
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This stunning oil on wood painting, titled "Saint Dominic de Guzman Presiding over an Auto-da-fe," is a masterpiece by the renowned Spanish artist Pedro Berruguete, created around 1490. The painting depicts Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, presiding over an Auto-da-fe or Act of Faith, a public penitential ceremony common during the late Middle Ages in the Catholic Church. The event is depicted in the vertical composition with Saint Dominic, dressed in his distinctive black and white habit, seated on a raised platform surrounded by penitents. The penitents, dressed in sackcloth and ashes, are shown kneeling before him, seeking absolution for their sins. The background of the painting is filled with the vibrant colors of the Spanish landscape, with the Royal Monastery of St. Thomas in Avila visible in the distance. The intricate details and the use of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, add depth and drama to the scene. This artwork is a testament to Berruguete's exceptional skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of the religious fervor of the time. The painting is now a part of the prestigious collection of the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, and is a must-see for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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