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José Cortez de Alcocer — Saint Joseph And Child
José Cortez de Alcocer

Saint Joseph And Child

A luminous depiction of Saint Joseph tenderly cradling the Christ Child, rendered in rich, warm tones characteristic of the colonial Spanish tradition. José Cortez de Alcocer employs masterful chiaroscuro to illuminate the intimate bond between the figures, their serene expressions conveying divine grace and paternal devotion. The work reflects the deeply devotional spirit of its era, blending Baroque influences with the reverent iconographic traditions of New Spanish religious painting.

Medium
oil on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Online

January 21, 2019

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 1026

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José Cortez de Alcocer, Saint Joseph And Child

A luminous depiction of Saint Joseph tenderly cradling the Christ Child, rendered in rich, warm tones characteristic of the colonial Spanish tradition. José Cortez de Alcocer employs masterful chiaroscuro to illuminate the intimate bond between the figures, their serene expressions conveying divine grace and paternal devotion. The work reflects the deeply devotional spirit of its era, blending Baroque influences with the reverent iconographic traditions of New Spanish religious painting.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Old Master, Male Artist, Spanish Colonial Artist, Baroque Style, Reverent Mood, Father And Child, Religious Subject, Devotional Art, Warm Tones, Oil on Canvas