Who created "Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape"?

Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape was created by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra in 1616–68.

Is "Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape

Q: When was "Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 1616–68.

Q: What medium is "Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape"?

Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape is Pen and light brown ink over traces of black chalk underdrawing. Composition outlined with pen and brown ink. On tan paper.

Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra

1616–68

Medium

Pen and light brown ink over traces of black chalk underdrawing. Composition outlined with pen and brown ink. On tan paper

Dimensions

5-7/8 x 3-11/16 in. (14.9 x 9.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1975.131.213

Tags

LandscapesSaints

Art Historical Context

Behold this exquisite drawing, *Figure of St. the Great Seated in Landscape*, by the Spanish Baroque artist Antonio del Castillo yavedra (c. 1616–1668). Created during his active years in Seville, this intimate work captures the revered apostle—Spain's patron saint and protector of pilgrims—in a serene, naturalistic setting. Rendered in pen and light brown ink subtle traces of black chalk under on tan paper, with the composition neatly outlined in brown ink, it measures just 5-7/8 x 3-11/16 inches, inviting close contemplation. Del Castillo, a key figure in Seville's vibrant artistic scene al...

Figure of St. James the Great Seated in a Landscape

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