ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA S. XVII Work traditionally attributed to Juan de Valdés Leal. The iconography that we see here is closely related to a model of great development in the sculptural representation of the saint since the 17th century, although it is not uncommon to see it in painting. In his right hand he holds the speaking symbol of his martyrdom: the knife with which he was skinned alive. In his left hand are the sacred scriptures and a chain that extends until it is lost at the bottom of the work and that would meet a shackle clinging to the neck of Astaroth, a demon whose tail we can only see peeking out of the lower left corner. . Astaroth, a corrupt angel punished by God by rebelling against his power, was, according to the Golden Legend of James of the Maelstrom, defeated by Saint Bartholomew during the apostle's preaching in Armenia. The work could have been part of an apostolate, sets of thirteen paintings (of the twelve apostles and Christ, in the center), which were so in vogue during the 17th century and after the Council of Trent. We know apostolates by Greco, Velázquez, Rubens, Ribera, or Salmerón preserved in the Prado. 152 x 119cm
ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA S. XVII Work traditionally attributed to Juan de Valdés Leal. The iconography that we see here is closely related to a model of great development in the sculptural representation of the saint since the 17th century, although it is not uncommon to see it in painting. In his right hand he holds the speaking symbol of his martyrdom: the knife with which he was skinned alive. In his left hand are the sacred scriptures and a chain that extends until it is lost at the bottom of the work and that would meet a shackle clinging to the neck of Astaroth, a demon whose tail we can only see peeking out of the lower left corner. . Astaroth, a corrupt angel punished by God by rebelling against his power, was, according to the Golden Legend of James of the Maelstrom, defeated by Saint Bartholomew during the apostle's preaching in Armenia. The work could have been part of an apostolate, sets of thirteen paintings (of the twelve apostles and Christ, in the center), which were so in vogue during the 17th century and after the Council of Trent. We know apostolates by Greco, Velázquez, Rubens, Ribera, or Salmerón preserved in the Prado. 152 x 119cm
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Auction of Contemporary Painting, Antique Painting, 19th Century. Contemporary Graphic Works. Jewellery and Watches. Gold and Silverware. Books and Manuscripts. Decorative Arts and Furniture. Archaeology.
1st Session
Paintings and graphic works by Rafael Canogar, Antoni Clavé Josep Guinovart, Albert Rafols Casamada, Manolo Valdés, Juan Genovés, Antonio López, Nicola de María, Jorge Castillo, Joan Ponç, Pablo Picasso, Miquel Barceló, Kevin Teare, Ricardo Arredondo, José Vila y Prades, David Roberts, José Cruz Herrera. Sculptures and multiples.
Books, manuscripts, bibliophilia and facsimiles. Photographs and autographs.
2nd Session
Wristwatches, Rolex, Omega, Jaeger and Hernés. Jewellery, collector's and investment stones. Important 7.41 cts brilliant. Vintage jewellery. Important rings and necklaces with brilliants.
Bronzes. Religious sculpture. Archaeology.
Gold and silver work. European and Oriental porcelain.
Oriental art. Furniture.
Head of the sale
David Duran
Contemporary art, paintings & editions
Ignacio Rubio
Deacorative art, silver & furniture
Javier Haro
Jewlery & watches
David Durán
Books, manuscripts, maps & memorabilia
Cristina Boza
Sale admin & shippings
Macarena Durán
Sale exhibitions & item collection
Sara Gimeno
Mar Navidad
Contact details:
Durán Art and Auctions
Goya 19, Madrid, 1st Floor
+34 91 577 60 9
Auction of Contemporary Painting, Antique Painting, 19th Century. Contemporary Graphic Works. Jewellery and Watches. Gold and Silverware. Books and Manuscripts. Decorative Arts and Furniture. Archaeology.
1st Session
Paintings and graphic works by Rafael Canogar, Antoni Clavé Josep Guinovart, Albert Rafols Casamada, Manolo Valdés, Juan Genovés, Antonio López, Nicola de María, Jorge Castillo, Joan Ponç, Pablo Picasso, Miquel Barceló, Kevin Teare, Ricardo Arredondo, José Vila y Prades, David Roberts, José Cruz Herrera. Sculptures and multiples.
Books, manuscripts, bibliophilia and facsimiles. Photographs and autographs.
2nd Session
Wristwatches, Rolex, Omega, Jaeger and Hernés. Jewellery, collector's and investment stones. Important 7.41 cts brilliant. Vintage jewellery. Important rings and necklaces with brilliants.
Bronzes. Religious sculpture. Archaeology.
Gold and silver work. European and Oriental porcelain.
Oriental art. Furniture.
Head of the sale
David Durán
Contemporary art, paintings & editions
Ignacio Rubio
Deacorative art, silver & furniture
Javier Haro
Jewlery & watches
David Durán
Books, manuscripts, maps & memorabilia
Cristina Boza
Sale admin & shippings
Macarena Durán
Sale exhibitions & item collection
Sara Gimeno
Mar Navidad
Contact details:
Durán Arte y Subastas
Goya 19, Madrid, 1st Floor
+34 91 577 60 9
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