The capitulation of the Rhenish city of Jülich was one of the most outstanding events at the beginning of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Occupied by Maurice of Nassau’s French troops since 161 [+]
In contrast to most depictions of this episode, here Saint Sebastian has not yet been tied to the tree. Two executioners prepare his martyrdom. The divine light falling on him allows the artist to foc [+]
En un lienzo de formato cuadrado el artista ha representado el momento en que el verdugo, por orden de Herodes, quien satisface el deseo de Salomé y la venganza de Herodías, su madre (Marcos, 6 14-29) [+]
Jusepe Leonardo was born in Calatayud in 1601. He soon moved to Madrid, became a pupil of Pedro de las Cuevas and lived in his house between 1616 and 1621. In 1635, he collaborated in the decoration o [+]
This canvas depicts the liberation of the city of Brisach on October 16, 1633, following its besiegement by the Protestant Count of the Rheingau, Otto Ludwig von Salms. Its liberation marked the culmi [+]
Preparatorio para el grupo principal del lienzo pintado en 1634 para el Salón de Reinos del Buen Retiro, hoy en el Museo del Prado (P00858). Los dos generales a caballo son Ambrosio Spínola y Felipe M [+]