Crucifixion by Antonio Vallejo
Francisco Antonio Vallejo (1722–1785) was a Mexican muralist. He worked over 30 years. His main work is located in the La Enseñanza Church in Mexico City; the chapel sacristy of the School of Saint Ildefonso; and the series of the Life of Saint Elías in the Convent of Carmen in Saint Luis Potosí.
His work belongs to the last period of the Mexican baroque, and integrates histrionic resources and brands his artistic personality with the colors in his palette, especially diverse shades of blue, which turned into an identifier of the pictures that came out of his workshop.
This scene, whose central figure is Jesus Christ, is characterized by the fact that it depicts the Crucifixion, surrounded by saints. First, we see the Mother of the Lord, fulfilling Simeon's prophecy, "And a sword will pierce your own soul" (Luke 2:35).
Among the saints present, Saint Anthony, as usual, carries the Child in his arms, who looks at the Cross, contemplating himself. At his feet, under the clouds, some faithful raise their hands to heaven, seeking salvation.
He was a teacher at the Academy of San Carlos, and belonged to the group of the Academy of Painting in 1754.
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