Votive Portrait of Sor M. María Anna Josefa de San Ignacio
1797
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1797
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The painting features a woman dressed in a white habit, adorned with a gold crown and a red cape with intricate gold embroidery. She holds a scepter in her right hand and a rosary in her left. The background is dark, with the woman's face and clothing illuminated by a soft light. A small, round portrait of the Virgin Mary is visible on the woman's chest, surrounded by a golden frame. The woman's attire and the presence of the Virgin Mary suggest that she is a nun. This painting is a great example of the work of José de Alcíbar, a Spanish artist known for his portraits of religious figures.
