St. Simon
Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Tenebrism
1630
Early Modern
107.0 x 91.0 cm
Prado Museum
Jusepe de Ribera (1591 – 1652)
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Prado Museum (Madrid, Spain)
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About this artwork
- Title: St. Simon
- Artist: Jusepe de Ribera
- Year: 1630
- Original dimensions: 107.0 x 91.0 cm
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Prado Museum
- Movement: Tenebrism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Creative period: Late Period
- Purpose: Statement
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Baroque Realism
- Artist: Jusepe de Ribera
- Title: St. Simon
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed facial features, dramatic lighting
- Movement: Baroque
- Subject or theme: Man in red robe holding a book