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Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria)

Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria), by Unknown, fresco, 1125
Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria), by Unknown, fresco, 1125

Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria) is a fresco painting by the Romanesque artist Unknown. It dates from 1125 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Soldier is a faded fresco from the Hermitage of San Baudelio in Casillas de Berlanga, Soria, depicting a solemn, robed figure.

About this work

Overview

Soldier is a faded fresco from the Hermitage of San Baudelio in Casillas de Berlanga, Soria, depicting a solemn, robed figure.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a tall, serious-faced man, holds a large golden globe adorned with a cross, potentially symbolizing power or faith. The globe is accompanied by two smaller celestial elements above, featuring a griffin and a winged horse, adding layers of symbolic meaning.

Technique & Style

Executed in fresco, the work showcases a traditional technique of painting on wet plaster. The composition features simple, muted red and gold stripes in the background, contributing to an overall austere and antiquated ambiance.

History & Provenance

Originating from the Hermitage of San Baudelio, the fresco's exact date is unspecified, though its style and condition suggest an early medieval or Romanesque period origin.

Context

The use of fresco technique places the work within a long tradition of mural painting, common in religious settings like the Hermitage of San Baudelio, where such artworks would have been integral to the devotional environment.

Legacy

While the fresco's condition has deteriorated over time, it remains a testament to early medieval artistic practices and the enduring presence of religious art in sacred spaces.

Warrior with Shield
Warrior with Shield, Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria)?

Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria) was painted by Unknown in 1125.

Where can I see Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria)?

Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria) is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria)?

Soldier. Hermitage of San Baudelio. Casillas de Berlanga (Soria) is associated with Romanesque.