The Corpus Christi Procession in Seville
Manuel Cabral y Aguado Bejarano
1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
Manuel Cabral y Aguado Bejarano
1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
The Corpus Christi Procession in Seville is a 1857 oil by Manuel Cabral y Aguado Bejarano, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting shows a large crowd of people gathered in a city street. They are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing elaborate costumes and others in more simple clothing. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall buildings, with a large white cloth draped across the street. In the foreground, a group of people on horseback are leading the procession, followed by a large group of people on foot. The atmosphere appears to be one of celebration and joy, with many people smiling and chatting with each other. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible on the clothing and buildings. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye through the crowd. Check out the artist Manuel Cabral y Aguado Bejarano for more works like this.
Manuel Cabral Aguado-Bejarano (1827 in Seville – 1891 in Seville) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style; best known for his Costumbrismo scenes.
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