The Exaltation of the Cross
1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
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Artist
Juan de Valdés Leal
Juan de Valdés Leal (1622–1690) was an artist, born in Seville.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Exaltation of the Cross is a 1690 oil by Juan de Valdés Leal, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a scene of a priest holding a large cross, surrounded by a crowd of people. The priest is dressed in a white robe with a yellow sash, and he is standing on a rug. The crowd is made up of men and women, some of whom are kneeling or sitting on the ground. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Juan de Valdés Leal.
Juan de Valdés Leal (1622–1690) was an artist, born in Seville.
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