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Jose de Cieza Flores (Granada, 1656 - Madrid, 1692)
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José de Cieza Flores (Granada, 1656 - Madrid, 1692)
"David defeats Goliath"
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1692 on the sword.
130 x 110 cm.
Dynamic and lively half-bust portrait of David with the head of the freshly decapitated Philistine Goliath, typical of the naturalism of 17th-century Baroque painting.
José de Cieza Flores, the artist, painted his signature and the year 1692 on the sword carried by the shepherd, amidst a chorus of ladies or "nymphs" of the time, who sing about the triumphant deed with musical instruments, rejoicing with the victor. This painting is of great importance amongst those of José de Cieza's, as it was created when he was already an honorary painter and artist to the King (from 1689), support he obtained through the influence of the constable of Castile, his protector during his stay in Madrid.
With clear Caravaggesque tones, he has painted a biblical scene, making the religious theme the centre of the composition. He has painted the act of "facing a gigantic challenge" with realism, just as we read in the Bible in 1 Samuel 17.
A simple Israelite shepherd is faced with a fierce and giant Philistine. Despite the fear of the Israelites, his faith in Jehovah prevails, and David puts his trust in God. The young Israelite is dressed in armour. It is not an anachronism: King Saul gave it to him, but as it was too big, David took it off and decided to fight without it, in his shepherd's clothes. With a simple sling and stones he triumphed against the giant, "without sword or armour," as the scriptures say. He holds the defeated giant's sword.
The weak becomes strong, with an impenetrable iron breastplate, and the strong and fierce giant falls collapsed with the precise blow of a simple stone to his forehead.
David, beardless and feminine, as described in the Bible, could almost come out of a Caravaggio portrait. There is also a similar cast of courtesans such as models and musicians in the painting "Concert of Youths" by the Italian painter, adorned with headdresses, rich dresses, and brocades typical of the painter's time, celebrating the triumph of their friend, the defeat of the oppressor, and above all, the greatness of Jehovah shown in the weak overcoming the strong.
Cieza was born in Granada in 1646. The son of the painter Miguel Jerónimo de Cieza, he trained in his father's workshop, following the pictorial guidelines of the school of Alonso Cano and growing up in the artistic atmosphere of the city. He continued his training with his father's most outstanding disciple and friend, Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra.
As we read in the account of José de Cieza from the Royal Academy of History:
After an initial period of collaboration in the family workshop, on religious works and some ephemeral decorations for the Corpus Christi festivities, he moved to Madrid (1685) after his father's death.
In the Court, he joined the group of artists responsible for theatrical decorations for the palace of Buen Retiro. His work earned him the title of honorary painter of the King (1689), which he achieved through the influence of the constable of Castile, apparently his protector in Madrid.
Some of his works include, for example, "The Infant Jesus with Two Angels," from 1673, belonging to the BSCH collection in Madrid; "Christ and the Samaritan Woman," from 1674, located in the hermitage of San Miguel in Granada; the Saint Johns of the Royal Chapel of Granada, the Apparition of Saint Francis of Paola, 1691, kept in the Prado Museum, as well as a painting of Saint Hierotheos and Saint Dionysius in the Episcopal Museum of Huesca.
Additionally, there is a drawing, "Saint Francis of Paola before the King of Naples," which is part of the collection at the British Museum in London.
This painting was part of the exhibition "Unpublished Works of the Granada Baroque," at the Cajagranada Foundation from January 2021 to April 2022.
Bibliographic reference:
- Aterido Fernández, Ángel. (n.d.). "José de Cieza Flores". https://dbe.rah.es/biografias/52199/jose-de-cieza-flores
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José de Cieza Flores (Granada, 1656 - Madrid, 1692)
"David defeats Goliath"
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1692 on the sword.
130 x 110 cm.
Dynamic and lively half-bust portrait of David with the head of the freshly decapitated Philistine Goliath, typical of the naturalism of 17th-century Baroque painting.
José de Cieza Flores, the artist, painted his signature and the year 1692 on the sword carried by the shepherd, amidst a chorus of ladies or "nymphs" of the time, who sing about the triumphant deed with musical instruments, rejoicing with the victor. This painting is of great importance amongst those of José de Cieza's, as it was created when he was already an honorary painter and artist to the King (from 1689), support he obtained through the influence of the constable of Castile, his protector during his stay in Madrid.
With clear Caravaggesque tones, he has painted a biblical scene, making the religious theme the centre of the composition. He has painted the act of "facing a gigantic challenge" with realism, just as we read in the Bible in 1 Samuel 17.
A simple Israelite shepherd is faced with a fierce and giant Philistine. Despite the fear of the Israelites, his faith in Jehovah prevails, and David puts his trust in God. The young Israelite is dressed in armour. It is not an anachronism: King Saul gave it to him, but as it was too big, David took it off and decided to fight without it, in his shepherd's clothes. With a simple sling and stones he triumphed against the giant, "without sword or armour," as the scriptures say. He holds the defeated giant's sword.
The weak becomes strong, with an impenetrable iron breastplate, and the strong and fierce giant falls collapsed with the precise blow of a simple stone to his forehead.
David, beardless and feminine, as described in the Bible, could almost come out of a Caravaggio portrait. There is also a similar cast of courtesans such as models and musicians in the painting "Concert of Youths" by the Italian painter, adorned with headdresses, rich dresses, and brocades typical of the painter's time, celebrating the triumph of their friend, the defeat of the oppressor, and above all, the greatness of Jehovah shown in the weak overcoming the strong.
Cieza was born in Granada in 1646. The son of the painter Miguel Jerónimo de Cieza, he trained in his father's workshop, following the pictorial guidelines of the school of Alonso Cano and growing up in the artistic atmosphere of the city. He continued his training with his father's most outstanding disciple and friend, Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra.
As we read in the account of José de Cieza from the Royal Academy of History:
After an initial period of collaboration in the family workshop, on religious works and some ephemeral decorations for the Corpus Christi festivities, he moved to Madrid (1685) after his father's death.
In the Court, he joined the group of artists responsible for theatrical decorations for the palace of Buen Retiro. His work earned him the title of honorary painter of the King (1689), which he achieved through the influence of the constable of Castile, apparently his protector in Madrid.
Some of his works include, for example, "The Infant Jesus with Two Angels," from 1673, belonging to the BSCH collection in Madrid; "Christ and the Samaritan Woman," from 1674, located in the hermitage of San Miguel in Granada; the Saint Johns of the Royal Chapel of Granada, the Apparition of Saint Francis of Paola, 1691, kept in the Prado Museum, as well as a painting of Saint Hierotheos and Saint Dionysius in the Episcopal Museum of Huesca.
Additionally, there is a drawing, "Saint Francis of Paola before the King of Naples," which is part of the collection at the British Museum in London.
This painting was part of the exhibition "Unpublished Works of the Granada Baroque," at the Cajagranada Foundation from January 2021 to April 2022.
Bibliographic reference:
- Aterido Fernández, Ángel. (n.d.). "José de Cieza Flores". https://dbe.rah.es/biografias/52199/jose-de-cieza-flores
Millésime 24
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Once again, we start the year with a special auction, called Millésime.
A catalog of 73 lots of European, Novo-Hispanic and Vicerregal art, so spanish americas art, where you will find paintings, furniture, decorative arts etc.
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