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Antonio Pérez released from the prison of the Manifestados by the people of Zaragoza in 1591
Antonio Pérez released from the prison of the Manifestados by the people of Zaragoza in 1591 is an oil painting by Manuel Ferran i Bayona. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
As a work of history painting, the canvas serves as a dramatic representation of political resistance and the power of collective action against authority.
Manuel Ferran i Bayona's 1864 history painting illustrates the 1591 popular uprising in Zaragoza that secured the release of Antonio Pérez from the prison of the Manifestados. The composition centers on Pérez as the primary figure, surrounded by a crowd of citizens actively engaged in his liberation. Visual elements include weapons held by the populace, emphasizing the violent and urgent nature of the revolt.
The setting references the Aljafería, the specific location of Pérez's imprisonment, grounding the event in its historical architectural context. As a work of history painting, the canvas serves as a dramatic representation of political resistance and the power of collective action against authority.
Technique & Style
Manuel Ferrán i Bayona executed Antonio Pérez released from the prison of the Manifestados by the people of Zaragoza in 1591 in 1864 using oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 176 cm in height and 243 cm in width. Classified as a history painting, the piece depicts the historical liberation of Antonio Pérez from the Aljafería, featuring specific elements such as weapons within the composition.
The handling of the medium serves the narrative genre, capturing the dramatic moment of the release as the central subject.
History & Provenance
Manuel Ferran i Bayona created this history painting in 1864. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 176 cm in height and 243 cm in width. The composition depicts the 1591 liberation of Antonio Pérez from the prison of the Manifestados by the people of Zaragoza, featuring the Aljafería and weapons within the scene.
Regarding its ownership history, the painting was held in the collection of the Museo de la Trinidad before becoming part of the holdings of the Museo del Prado, where it remains located.
Context
Created in 1864 by Manuel Ferran i Bayona, this oil painting belongs to the genre of history painting, a style favored in the 19th century for dramatizing national narratives. The work depicts the 1591 release of Antonio Pérez from the Aljafería prison by the people of Zaragoza, focusing on the main subject of Pérez and including period-specific elements such as weapons. Currently held in the Museo del Prado, the piece was previously part of the Museo de la Trinidad collection.
As a historical representation, it reflects the artistic interest in Spanish political conflicts and popular uprisings during the late 19th century.
Overview
This oil painting, created by Manuel Ferran i Bayona in 1864, recreates a pivotal historical moment: the 1591 release of Antonio Pérez from the prison of the Manifestados in Zaragoza, facilitated by the local populace.
Legacy
While specific details on the painting's impact are not provided, as part of the Museo del Prado's collection, it contributes to the museum's historical and artistic narrative, offering insights into 19th-century Spanish historical painting and the enduring interest in Antonio Pérez's story.
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