TransparenteNarciso Tomé · 1721
Baroque
1721
Cathedral
Narciso Tomé (1690 – 1742)
Spanish Baroque architect and sculptor known for the Transparente, a dramatic interplay of light, stucco, and marble in Toledo Cathedral.
Cathedral (Toledo, Spain)
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About this artwork
- Title: Transparente
- Artist: Narciso Tomé
- Year: 1721
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Cathedral
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso
Questions & Answers
What aliases or alternate names does Narciso Tomé have?
Narciso Tomé appears under the alternate names Narciso Tome.
How strong are the colors of "Transparente"?
The color of "Transparente" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.
How does the subject of "Transparente" relate to Narciso Tomé's usual themes?
"Transparente" depicts religious iconography, baroque art, sculpture, altarpiece, christian themes, detailed carving, spanish art, ornate design, while Narciso Tomé's recorded themes are spanish baroque grandeur, catholic faith & symbolism, religious narrative detail, counter-reformation influence, tomé's mastery of stone, monumental altar sculpture, complex, layered composition. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.