1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
La Aparición de la Virgen a San Francisco is a 1794 oil by Antonio Carnicero, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by angels and a kneeling figure. The Virgin Mary is attired in a blue robe and red dress, while the infant Jesus is wrapped in a white cloth. The kneeling figure, dressed in a brown robe, appears to be in a state of devotion. The background of the painting features a dark, cloudy sky with a full moon visible on the left side. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, with the light source emanating from the center of the composition. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Antonio Carnicero.
Antonio Carnicero (1748–1814) was a Spanish painter of the Neoclassical style. In addition to his paintings, over the course of his career he also produced prints and engravings as well as creating theatrical decorations.
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