1540
oil
panel
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Saint Bruno is a 1540 oil by Juan de Juanes, a Mannerism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
This painting shows a monk in a white robe, holding a book in his left hand and a cross with Jesus in his right. The monk's face is serious, and he has a tonsure haircut. Behind him, there's a landscape with trees, hills, and buildings. The monk's robe is white, and the cross is dark brown. The book has yellow pages and red edges. Jesus on the cross is shown with his arms outstretched. The background is a mix of greens and browns, with a pink sky. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth. If you want to learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Vicente Juan Masip (also known as Joan de Joanes) (1507 – 1579) was a Spanish painter of the Renaissance period.
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