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Etter galleriets vurdering er Jose Del Castillos mest kjente maleri Wisdom (1770), hvis original henger i Museo del Prado, Madrid. Abundance (1770) og Chastity (1770) fullfører trioen som alle kjenner igjen. Av de 10 verkene til Jose Del Castillo i vår katalog, presenterer galleriet de 10 mest kjente nedenfor; hvert originalverk med årstall, museum og hva som gjør det unikt.
In this luminous oil painting from 1770, we find ourselves looking upward into a circular composition that focuses the eye on a singular, divine presence. The figure, an allegory of Wisdom, is seated amidst swirling, soft clouds that seem to catch a light emanating from an unseen source above. She is draped in voluminous white robes, the folds of which are rendered with a sculptural depth through the use of…
In this oil on canvas, titled Abundance, we encounter a work by Jose Del Castillo. Created in 1770, the painting offers a glimpse into the allegorical traditions of the late eighteenth century. The artist, who was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1737, spent his life within the artistic circles of the Spanish capital until his death there on October 5, 1793.
The oil painting presents a central female figure seated upon a mass of pale, billowing clouds. This figure is positioned within a circular tondo format, creating a sense of contained, orbital movement. Surrounding the central woman are several small, fleshy cherubic figures, or putti, which appear to float within the soft, white and grey atmosphere. The lighting originates from the upper left, casting shadows into the deep, sculptural folds of…
In this circular tondo oil painting, a central female figure sits amidst a dense arrangement of clouds. She is draped in heavy fabrics of white and ochre, which catch a light source emanating from a sunburst in the upper left corner. Her right hand holds a sword, while her left hand grips a trumpet. The composition is framed by a thick golden border, creating a window-like effect that looks into…
The oil on canvas titled Still-Life with Game Birds and a Hare presents a quiet study of the hunt. Created in 1774, this work by the Spanish painter Jose Del Castillo captures a specific moment of stillness. It is also known by the title Hunting Still life Birds and a Hare.
De fire motivene som går igjen hyppigst i disse originalverkene, hver med sitt fremste eksempel.
De 2 museene som innehar flest av maleriene på denne siden.
| Museum | By | Verker av Jose Del Castillo | Malerier fra denne listen |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 8 | Wisdom, Abundance, Chastity |
 Museo Nacional de Arte |
Mexico City | 1 | Portrait of Sister María Clara Josefa |
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In this luminous oil painting from 1770, we find ourselves looking upward into a circular composition that focuses the eye on a singular, divine presence. The figure, an allegory of Wisdom, is seated amidst swirling, soft clouds that seem to catch a light emanating from an unseen source above. She is draped in voluminous white robes, the folds of which are rendered with a sculptural depth through the use of…
Wisdom (1770), Museo del Prado, Madrid. Deretter følger Abundance (1770) og Chastity (1770).
33 år gammel: Wisdom er fra 1770, og Jose Del Castillo ble født i 1737.
Wisdom, Abundance, Chastity, Portrait of Sister María Clara Josefa, Prophecy, Un paseo a la orilla del Estanque del Retiro, Still-Life with Game Birds and a Hare, Kite with a Group of dead Birds, The Meadow of San Isidro og (31 x 19 CM) (1779). Rangeringen ovenfor viser årstall og museum for hvert verk.
Vår katalog inneholder 10 verk av Jose Del Castillo, datert fra 1769 til 1785.
Hovedsakelig i Museo del Prado (Madrid) og Museo Nacional de Arte (Mexico City). Museumslisten ovenfor viser alle.
I 1770s: 6 av de 10 verkene på denne siden ble laget da, Wisdom av dem.
På denne siden er det eldste Portrait of Sister María Clara Josefa (1769) og det nyeste The Meadow of San Isidro (1785).
Woman (4), Clouds (4) og Cherubs (3), fordelt på 10 verk på denne siden.
Oil On Canvas, for 4 av de 10 verkene på denne siden.
Neoclassicism og Rococo, basert på originalene på denne siden.
Wisdom, Abundance og Chastity: Museo del Prado, Madrid har 8 av verkene på denne siden.
In the luminous era of the Enlightenment, few artists captured the transition from decorative grace to intellectual clarity as masterfully as José del Castillo. Born in Madrid on October 14, 1737, Castillo emerged from a world where the flamboyant flourishes of the Rococo were beginning to yield to the disciplined rigor of Neoclassicism. His early life was marked by an extraordinary precocity; at just ten years old, he was already serving as an assistant in the preparatory drawing classes at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. This early immersion in academic discipline provided the foundation for a career defined by anatomical precision and a profound respect for classical ideals.
The trajectory of Castillo’s talent was shaped by the generous patronage of the Spanish court, most notably through the support of José de Carvajal y Lancaster. This connection allowed the young artist to embark on transformative journeys to Italy, where he studied under the direction of the celebrated Corrado Giaquinto. These years in Rome were not merely educational but deeply formative, as they exposed him to the grandeur of classical antiquity and the sophisticated techniques of Italian masters. Upon his return to Spain, Castillo brought with him a refined sensibility that would soon make him a central figure in the Spanish artistic renaissance, blending the warmth of Mediterranean light with the structured elegance of the Neoclassical movement.
While many artists of his era sought fame through singular portraits, Castillo’s most enduring contributions were often found in the intricate world of textile design. Joining the Royal Tapestry Factory, he became a master of creating cartones—the large-scale preparatory paintings used to guide weavers. Working under the stylistic direction of Anton Raphael Mengs, Castillo played a vital role in producing works that brought scenes of daily life and mythological grandeur into the royal palaces. His ability to translate complex narratives into vibrant, weaveable designs allowed him to influence the very fabric of Spanish visual culture.
Beyond the loom, his individual paintings and engravings showcased a remarkable versatility. His oeuvre includes:
As his career progressed, Castillo moved away from merely copying the masters of the past, such as Luca Giordano, to developing a unique voice characterized by clarity and restraint. His work became a bridge between the ornate traditions of the previous century and the enlightened pursuit of truth and order. Though he faced the political complexities of court life and the rivalries of the Academy, his dedication to the Neoclassical aesthetic remained unshakable. When he passed away in Madrid on October 5, 1793, he left behind a legacy etched into the history of Spanish art—a testament to an artist who could find the eternal within the ephemeral moments of human existence.
