Ferdinand I of Castile welcoming Saint Dominic of Silos
The air in the scene feels heavy with the weight of velvet and the stillness of a formal greeting. Ferdinand I of Castile, draped in a tunic of intricate brocade, extends a hand toward the monk, Saint Dominic of Silos. The king’s presence is a study in earthly power, marked by the metallic luster of a crown and the sharp, precise lines of his doublet. Opposite him, the saint moves…









