DolorosaFrancisco Salzillo · 1755
Baroque
1755
Iglesia de Jesus
Francisco Salzillo (1707 – 1783)
Francisco Salzillo (1707-1783) was Spain's most representative 18th-century sculptor, renowned for his Baroque religious polychromed wood carvings. Explore his masterpieces – processional pasos, nativity scenes & transition to Rococo style. Discover
Iglesia de Jesus (Murcia, Spain)
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About this artwork
- Title: Dolorosa
- Artist: Francisco Salzillo
- Year: 1755
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Iglesia de Jesus
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: religious devotion theme, murcian sculpture tradition
- Keywords: classic art piece, red brown gold, spanish baroque
Questions & Answers
How does "Dolorosa" by Francisco Salzillo connect Baroque to the artist's home country?
"Dolorosa" was created by Francisco Salzillo, born in Spain, within the Baroque movement. The artist's origin links the work to Baroque as practiced by artists from Spain.
Who created "Dolorosa"?
"Dolorosa" was created by Francisco Salzillo. The information on this page describes Francisco Salzillo's original work.
What luminance does "Dolorosa" by Francisco Salzillo have?
The colors of "Dolorosa" show a soft shadow luminance.
How old was Francisco Salzillo when creating "Dolorosa" in 1755?
Francisco Salzillo was 48 years old when creating "Dolorosa" in 1755. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1707.
When was "Dolorosa" made?
"Dolorosa" by Francisco Salzillo was created in 1755.
What style does "Dolorosa" belong to?
The movement associated with "Dolorosa" by Francisco Salzillo is Baroque. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
What kind of colors does "Dolorosa" use?
The palette of "Dolorosa" by Francisco Salzillo is described as earthy. It is a compact description of the work's colors.