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ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Saint Bruno
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ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Saint Bruno
ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Saint Bruno. 1638. Belonging to Jerez charterhouse. Baroque art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Cᤩ z. Museo de Cᤩ z
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This striking oil on wood painting depicts Saint Bruno, a 16th-century French monk and founder of the Carthusian Order, created by the renowned Spanish Baroque artist Francisco de Zurbarán. The artwork, created in 1638, is currently housed in the Museo de Córdoba in Spain. Saint Bruno is portrayed as a pensive and introspective figure, dressed in the traditional Carthusian habit of a dark robe and white scapular. His gaze is fixed on an unseen point, conveying a deep sense of spiritual contemplation. The use of rich, vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes characteristic of the Baroque style bring the figure to life, while the vertical composition adds to the sense of solemnity and reverence. The painting's provenance is linked to the Jerez charterhouse, a Carthusian monastery located in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. The connection between the painting and the monastery is not definitively known, but it is believed that the artwork may have been commissioned by the monks or used for devotional purposes. Francisco de Zurbarán was a prolific painter of the Spanish Baroque period, known for his religious and mythological works. His mastery of color and use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and dark, are evident in this painting of Saint Bruno. The artwork serves as a testament to Zurbarán's skill and the enduring influence of Spanish Baroque art.
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