Spain in the Golden Age: Painting and Piety

Synopsis

Explores the relationship between religion and art in Spain during the Golden Age of 17th-century Spain, looking at how painting servied the aims of the Catholic Church and how it reflected and encouraged devotion, especially to the Immaculate Conception. Looks at the religious painting of Velézquez, the decorative schemes of Zurbarán and Murillo and the work of Ribalta and Valdés Leal. Includes footage filmed on location in the monsasteries of Seville and Guadalupe, and in the Hospital de la Caridad in Seville.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale £10.00 (inclusive)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

paintings - Spanish

Production Company

Name

London

Distributor

Name

National Gallery Publications Ltd

Email

online@nationalgallery.co.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7747 2870

Address

St Vincent House
30 Orange Street
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