Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Whatever Wednesday - Murillo

17th century Seville, Spain.  Golden Age painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo focuses on earthly subjects like these two women leaning out a window. 
Or he often depicts life on the streets for beggars, street urchins, and the general masses. 

Plus he looks to the heavens with secular works of the divine. 

I had to kick off 2023 with a visit to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth to appreciate this special exhibit of fifty paintings done by Murillo.  From Heaven to Earth is a wonder - huge canvases with such rich colors and realism. Excellent exhibit to open the eyes and heart of this Murillo fan. 

Support your local museums in 2023 and enrich your life. 
 

4 comments:

  1. Hi Joanne - his works (c/o Wiki) seem to be of the 'chiaroscuro' ilk ... but no mention is made of it - however it must been so interesting to have gone to see these artworks - wonderful grasp of light. Also the social history shown through art of that period. You're lucky - our art gallery here is of the more modern era (also eye opening) - I've still no wish to jump a train to London ... so pleased you had the opportunity - cheers Hilary

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    1. The Ft Worth Art District is a 30 min drive. Museums are in walking distance. Kimbell is classics, Amon Carter is American, and The Modern is obvious. All bring a variety.

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