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Portrait of Dr. Francisco de Pisa
Portrait of Dr. Francisco de Pisa is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist El Greco. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum. Portrait of Dr.
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Overview
Portrait of Dr. Francisco de Pisa is an oil painting created by El Greco in 1614, now housed at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is identified by most scholars as Dr. Francisco de Pisa, a Spanish cleric known for his criticisms of Teresa of Ávila's writings, which he deemed theologically flawed. A minority attribution suggests the subject might be Giacomo Bosio, based on text in the open book, though this is less widely accepted.
Technique & Style
The painting's composition, particularly the subject's pose, bears resemblance to El Greco's contemporary work, Portrait of Cardinal Tavera, indicating stylistic consistency around this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1614, the painting's ownership history prior to its current location at the Kimbell Art Museum is not detailed in available sources.
Context
The work reflects El Greco's practice of portraying religious and intellectual figures of his time, capturing their demeanor and attributes. Dr. Pisa's criticism of Teresa of Ávila situates the portrait within the religious debates of early 17th-century Spain.
Legacy
As part of El Greco's oeuvre, the portrait contributes to the artist's reputation for insightful, psychologically nuanced depictions of contemporaries. Its presence in the Kimbell Art Museum makes it accessible for study and appreciation within a broader collection of European art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Doménikos Theotokópoulos was born in 1541 in Candia (modern Heraklion), the capital of Venetian-ruled Crete, where he was trained in the post-Byzantine tradition of icon painting.
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