Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustín, Seville
By Juan de Valdés Leal, c. 1670–72
Curatorial Notes
This painting is a sketch for a large altarpiece. The rough, flickering surface, the unusually sharp contrast of hot and cool hues, and the compression of space all characterize the artist’s intense spirituality and unique technique. While often held apart from the sweetness and grace of Murillo (also represented in the collection), his contemporary in Seville, the two artists worked closely together on commissions and often presented their work side by side, speaking to the stylistic diversity and religious complexity preferred by patrons in Seville during the late 1600s.
Artwork Identification
Title Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustín, Seville
Title (PT) Estudo para "A Assunção da Virgem" para San Augustín, Sevilha
Title (ES) Estudio para "La Asunción de la Virgen" para San Agustín, Sevilla
Artist Juan de Valdés Leal
Artist Bio Juan de Valdés Leal (Spanish, 1622–1690)
Date c. 1670–72
Work Type Painting
Location & Collection
Institution Cleveland Museum of Art
Source View Museum Page
License Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
