1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
En la sacristia is a 1897 oil by Joaquín Sorolla, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts two men in black robes standing in a room with a large wooden desk. The man on the left is holding a lit cigar, while the man on the right has his hands clasped together. The room is filled with various objects, including paintings on the wall and a crucifix on the desk. The atmosphere appears to be one of quiet contemplation. The painting's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a sense of intimacy and calm. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and patterns on the men's robes and the surrounding objects. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
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