1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
Moisés llevado por los ángeles is a 1840 oil by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a serene scene of six angels carrying a body wrapped in a red cloth. The angels are dressed in various robes, with two holding the body and four flying alongside, playing musical instruments. The background is a dark, cloudy sky. The angels' gentle expressions and the soft folds of their robes create a sense of calmness. The use of warm colors, such as the red cloth and the angels' robes, adds to the overall sense of serenity. The artist's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can explore the works of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
Joaquim Espalter i Rull or, in Spanish, Joaquín Espalter y Rull (30 September 1809 – 16 January 1880) was a Catalan painter who spent most of his career in Madrid; known primarily for portraits and historical scenes.
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