Ferdinand II, The Catholic and Isabella “The Catholic Monarchs”Based on written and historical sources. The Catholic Monarchs are situated on a neutral background in three-quarters profile, without gazing at the viewer which gives them an air of majestic distance. The Queen Isabel is on the right-hand side of King Ferdinand, she’s in profile, enigmatic and … Read more
Pero Fernándezoil, 81x65cm. Imagined Portrait of Pero Fernández.Based on written and historical sources. He is in a praying position and with his head uncovered due to the arrival of Saint, above a cloud which throws its light on him. Surrendered in its contemplation he waits for instructions. He wears a white robe and the cross … Read more
Calixto II, Pontifex Romanusoil, 81x65cm. Imagined Portrait of Calixto II. Pontifex RomanusBased on written and historical sources. He is painted on a neutral background in which a soft celestial light illuminates him while he writes his celebrated manuscript. Concentrating on his task he supports himself on a lectern in the shape of a column, at … Read more
Diego Gelmírez, bishop of Santiagooil, 81x65cm. Imagined Portrait of Bishop Diego Gelmirez of SantiagoBased on written and historical sources. I have painted him on a neutral background and confronting the viewer, he’s scrutinizing and a little fearful and distrustful, due to the murder attempts that he has had, and in front of him is a … Read more
Ramiro Ioil, 81x65cm. Imagined Portrait of Ramiro I.Based on written and historical sources. The King is a little displaced to create the feeling of movement and of someone who is active. He is presented on a background with three sections and is contrasted in the way of a Mozarabic manuscript where he narrates the apparition … Read more
Alfonso II El Castooil, 81x65cm. Imagined Portrait of Alfonso II of Asturias, The Chaste.Based on written and historical sources. To hallmark his spiritual side, I’ve portrayed him in a relaxed attitude and with moderate gentle gestures. He is placed between two arcs and he is the first person to narrate the discovery of Santiago the … Read more