Q124339161

Q124339161

Clemente Sánchez

1634

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man, likely a saint, standing with his arms outstretched and his head tilted upwards. He is barefoot and wears a white cloth around his waist. The man's body is pierced by several arrows, and he appears to be in a state of suffering. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the man's pale skin and white clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this painting, look up the term "chiaroscuro".

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