No. 94722576

Spanish School (XVIII-XIX) - Sacred Pain - NO RESERVE
No. 94722576

Spanish School (XVIII-XIX) - Sacred Pain - NO RESERVE
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the Spanish school of the 18th-19th century, which represents spiritual suffering and resignation in the face of fate, embodying the deep and silent pain of a sacred figure who accepts their affliction as part of their divine mission. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
Dimensions with frame: 72x60.5x6 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 45.5x34.5 cm.
Oil on canvas from the 18th-19th century.
· The piece is in good condition and has been restored.
· The work is sold with a beautiful period frame (included in the auction as a gift).
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: The photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an expert from IVEX, using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
The shipment will be made by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. Shipments are available internationally.
This painting presents us with a deeply moving image of great emotional weight. At the center of the composition is a female figure wrapped in a black cloak that falls gently over her shoulders, framing her pale and elongated face. Her expression is one of serene pain, a sadness that does not overflow into despair, but remains contained in an attitude of resignation and devotion. Her gaze, low and melancholic, reflects a silent suffering and an acceptance of the fate that runs through her.
The face of the figure has a sublime delicacy, with fine and softly shaded features that accentuate the feeling of sadness and spirituality. Her skin, pale with a slight ash tone, contrasts with the depth of the dark background, highlighting her presence and directing all attention to her expression and posture. Her eyes, with a dull gaze yet full of meaning, evoke the weight of an inner pain that transcends the physical and becomes a spiritual suffering.
One of the most striking elements of the work is the sword that symbolically pierces her chest. With a golden hilt and a sharp blade that penetrates her heart, this object does not represent a physical wound, but rather a deep pain, an affliction that goes beyond the corporeal. She does not writhe or show signs of resistance; on the contrary, her stance conveys an acceptance of sorrow, an absolute surrender to her fate. Her hands, intertwined in a gesture of recollection and humility, reinforce this feeling of resignation and inner suffering.
The golden aura surrounding her head is an unequivocal symbol of her holiness and purity. She is not just a sorrowful woman, but a sacred figure, whose sadness is not only personal, but universal. This dim glow, in contrast to the dark background, gives a mystical and celestial air to the scene, enhancing its devotional character. The use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the intensity of the image, generating a drama that deepens the feeling of compassion and veneration in the viewer.
The details of her clothing do not go unnoticed: the black mantle, which symbolizes mourning and sadness, drapes naturally over her body, while the reddish sleeves of her tunic hint at a restrained passion, a flame of pain that still burns within her. The white trim of her outfit adds a contrast of purity, reminding us that, despite the suffering, this figure remains immaculate and true to her divine purpose.
Together, this painting is a masterful representation of sacred pain, resignation, and spirituality. The female figure, wrapped in her mourning cloak and pierced by the symbol of her affliction, embodies the purest and highest suffering, one that transcends the flesh and becomes a test of faith. The composition, with its play of light and shadow, its contained expressiveness, and its powerful symbolism, manages to convey a deep emotion, connecting with sensitivity.
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