Spanish school of the 20th century

Spanish school of the 20th century.
"Hooded".
Oil on panel.
Measurements: 63 x 47 cm; 82.5 x 66 cm (frame).
The painting represents the imposing figure of a Nazarene dressed in white tunic and hood of the same tone, advancing in solemn recollection. The scene, dominated by an atmosphere of devotional silence, stylistically refers to the work of Trinidad Francisco Cortijo (1936-1996), especially for the nuanced treatment of light and the delicate capture of the contained gesture.

The brushstroke, precise but sensitive, gives the character an almost sculptural presence, standing out against a neutral background that reinforces the sensation of spiritual isolation. The chromatic choice, dominated by pearly whites and grays, enhances the ascetic character of the portrait, where the expression is veiled behind the hood, inviting an introspective and symbolic reading.

This approach, rooted in local customs and religion, is in keeping with the Andalusian tradition of representing Holy Week, while revealing a humanist vision of the rite, in which the anonymous and the intimate merge into an image of profound serenity and respect.