Brother Miguel Fernández Flores
- Original dimensions
- 84.1 x 100.2 cm
- Museum
- Worcester Art Museum
- Year
- 1815
Scene depicted
This painting depicts Brother Miguel, a representative of the religious order, frozen in a posture that blends both reverence and contemplation. Through his presence, he illustrates the spiritual quest and humanity, thus magnifying every detail of this scene.
Historical context
This painting emblematic was born in the heart of Spain, in 1815, a time when the romantic movement is strongly positioned in the artistic landscape. Located in Worcester, the museum houses this canvas that perfectly embodies the quintessence of Goya's sensitivity, transcribing into the canvas the nuances of human life and the tumult of the soul.
Place in the artist's career
This canvas is situated at the hinge of a fascinating career, where Goya explores his favorite themes. In parallel with iconic works such as The Pearl Fishers and The Clothed Maja , this painting manifests a significant technical-emotional evolution, a path of emotions through the bold use of light and textures.
Anecdote
“Every face tells a story, a melody of the soul,” Goya is said to have remarked while contemplating the shadow of a corridor. The morning rises in a quiet alley, the artist draws inspiration from exchanged glances, golden lights filtering through the leaves. Thus, Frère Miguel Fernández Flores becomes a vibrant evocation of the link between the individual and the community.