Artwork
Jesús niño en la puerta del Templo
Jesús niño en la puerta del Templo is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Claudio Coello. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Jesús niño en la puerta del Templo is a 1660 oil painting by Claudio Coello, a Spanish-Portuguese Baroque artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene with a young girl, a woman, an elderly man, and an elderly woman, set against a dark background. The figures are engaged in a moment of interaction, with the girl gesturing towards the woman.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Coello's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a sense of depth and drama through strong contrasts of light and dark. The warm, golden light illuminating the figures against a somber background exemplifies this style.
History & Provenance
Coello, son of a Portuguese sculptor, was a court painter to Charles II and contributed to numerous churches and public buildings in Madrid, with many of his works located in the sacristy of El Escorial.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Claudio Coello (2 March 1642 – 20 April 1693) was a Spanish-Portuguese Baroque painter.
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