Fotoreproductie van een schilderij door Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, voorstellend Thomas van Villanova die aalmoezen uitdeelt c. 1860 - 1880

This photograph by Juan Laurent is a reproduction of a painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicting Saint Thomas of Villanova distributing alms. It is a monochromatic photograph depicting a scene of charity. The central figure is St. Thomas, a 16th century Spanish archbishop, dressed in ecclesiastical robes and giving alms to a kneeling woman. The photograph is a faithful reproduction of Murillo's original work, capturing the light, composition, and emotions of the painting. Laurent was a prominent photographer who specialized in art reproductions, and this work exemplifies his skill in capturing the essence of a painting through the medium of photography. This artwork is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and highlights the artistic practices of art reproduction in 19th century Netherlands.