1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
The Legend of Santa Sophronia is a 1690 oil by Diego Quispe Tito, a Cusco School Movement work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a group of people gathered around a figure on the ground. The scene is set in a lush environment with trees, flowers, and birds. In the background, there are mountains and buildings. The painting is rich in detail, with vibrant colors and intricate textures. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's technique, particularly his use of chiaroscuro, adds to the overall impact of the painting.
Diego Quispe Tito (1611–1681) was a Quechua painter from Peru. He is considered the leader of the Cuzco School of painting. Despite the prevalence of European artistic influences, some painters in Cuzco were of Inca…
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