St. Rodriguez by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

St. Rodriguez 1655

bartolomeestebanmurillo

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal portrait

christianity

animal drawing portrait

facial portrait

portrait art

christ

digital portrait

"St. Rodriguez" is a 1655 painting by the Spanish Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The artwork depicts St. Rodriguez in a dramatic pose, looking up with a solemn expression, with a cherub above him offering a crown of thorns. The painting is typical of Murillo's style, known for its warm colors and dramatic use of light, and showcases the artist's mastery of depicting religious figures in an emotive and engaging manner.