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Santiago el Menor

Santiago el Menor, by Cristóbal García Salmerón, oil, 1601
Santiago el Menor, by Cristóbal García Salmerón, oil, 1601

Santiago el Menor is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Cristóbal García Salmerón. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Created in 1601, this oil on canvas portrays the apostle James the Less, a figure from early Christian tradition.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts James the Less, a figure identified within the religious genre of the work. As a religious artwork, the subject matter centers on this apostle, reflecting the devotional themes typical of early 17th-century Spanish art. The representation serves to honor the saint, aligning with the ecclesiastical context of its creation and subsequent location.

Technique & Style

It depicts James the Less, a biblical figure, and belongs to the religious art genre.

Santiago el Menor is an oil painting executed on canvas. The work measures 140 cm in height and 106 cm in width. It depicts James the Less, a biblical figure, and belongs to the religious art genre.

The painting was created by Cristóbal García Salmerón in 1601 and is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado, where it is displayed in the Palacio Episcopal de Mondoñedo. Its formal qualities reflect the stylistic characteristics of early 17th-century Spanish religious painting, with careful attention to composition and devotional imagery.

History & Provenance

The painting Santiago el Menor was created by Cristóbal García Salmerón in 1601. Executed in oil on canvas, the work depicts James the Less and belongs to the religious art genre. While the specific commission details are not recorded in the available sources, the piece is dated to the early 17th century.

The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, though its location is noted as the Palacio Episcopal de Mondoñedo.

The painting Santiago el Menor by Cristóbal García Salmerón is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. While part of this major museum's holdings, the work is physically located at the Palacio Episcopal de Mondoñedo. The provided sources do not contain specific inventory numbers, accession codes, or a record of past exhibitions for this artwork.

Context

The painting was created by Cristóbal García Salmerón in 1601 and depicts James the Less, a religious figure, as documented in the work's classification and genre within both primary records and scholarly listings. It is housed in the Museo del Prado's collection at the Palacio Episcopal de Mondoñedo, reflecting its institutional provenance and historical context within Spanish ecclesiastical art spaces.

The artwork's significance is situated within the broader trajectory of 17th-century Spanish religious painting, where artists like García Salmerón contributed to devotional imagery through technically refined compositions using oil on canvas, as evidenced by material specifications and stylistic analysis in art historical literature.

Overview

Created in 1601, this oil on canvas portrays the apostle James the Less, a figure from early Christian tradition. The work is part of the collection of Spain’s Museo del Prado, where it is displayed among other religious paintings of the period.

Santiago el Mayor
Santiago el Mayor, Cristóbal García Salmerón

Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Santiago el Menor?

Santiago el Menor was painted by Cristóbal García Salmerón in 1601.

Where can I see Santiago el Menor?

Santiago el Menor is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Santiago el Menor?

Santiago el Menor is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Santiago el Menor?

Museum-quality prints of Santiago el Menor are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.