A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal

The present article considers the expression of the artistic individuality of Juan de Valdés Leal (1622-1690) in terms of his paint handling, with particular reference to his oil sketches and works in a small format. The problem of distinguishing the two categories of picture is discussed with relev...

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Author: Cherry, Peter
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2019
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repository:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/100325
https://doi.org/10.12795/LA.2019.i31.18
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Keyword:Valdés Leal
Oil sketches
Small-format paintings
Artistic style
Artistic personality
Bocetos
Obras de pequeño formato
Estilo artístico
Personalidad artística
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spelling A note on the singularity of Valdés LealUna nota sobre la singularidad de Valdés LealCherry, PeterValdés LealOil sketchesSmall-format paintingsArtistic styleArtistic personalityBocetosObras de pequeño formatoEstilo artísticoPersonalidad artísticaThe present article considers the expression of the artistic individuality of Juan de Valdés Leal (1622-1690) in terms of his paint handling, with particular reference to his oil sketches and works in a small format. The problem of distinguishing the two categories of picture is discussed with relevant examples. Valdés Leal’s innovative creation of a genre of small-format religious allegory is highlighted. His Jesuit connections led to a consideration of a projected ecclesiastical career for his son, Lucas Gregorio Valdés (1661-1725) and this is discussed in relation to the church careers of the sons of Murillo, José Murillo (1650-1679) and Gaspar Esteban Murillo (1661-1709). Finally, an examination of the early historiography of Valdés Leal’s character and non-conformist style of painting raises the possibility that he deliberately set out to create an artistic persona as a unique genius.El presente trabajo analiza la personalidad artística de Juan de Valdés Leal (1622-1690), atendiendo particularmente a su maestría como pintor al óleo, con especial énfasis en sus bocetos y obras de pequeño formato. La cuestión de la distinción entre dos clases de pintura –bocetos y obras de pequeño formato– se aborda mediante ejemplos significativos. El artículo pone de relieve la innovadora aportación por Valdés Leal del género de alegoría religiosa en pequeño formato. Sus vínculos con la Compañía de Jesús le llevaron a considerar la posibilidad de una carrera eclesiástica para su hijo, Lucas Gregorio Valdés (1661-1725), lo que se analiza en comparación con las carreras eclesiásticas de los hijos de Murillo, José Murillo (1650-1679) y Gaspar Esteban Murillo (1661-1709). Por último, un repaso a la historiografía temprana sobre el carácter de Valdés Leal y su inconformista estilo artístico avala la idea de que él mismo creara su papel como un genio diferente de todos los demás.Universidad Sevilla2019info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11441/100325https://doi.org/10.12795/LA.2019.i31.18reponame:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevillainstname:Universidad de Sevilla (US)Ingléshttps://dx.doi.org/10.12795/LA.2019.i31.18info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:idus.us.es:11441/1003252026-06-17T12:51:07Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
Una nota sobre la singularidad de Valdés Leal
title A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
spellingShingle A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
Cherry, Peter
Valdés Leal
Oil sketches
Small-format paintings
Artistic style
Artistic personality
Bocetos
Obras de pequeño formato
Estilo artístico
Personalidad artística
title_short A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
title_full A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
title_fullStr A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
title_full_unstemmed A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
title_sort A note on the singularity of Valdés Leal
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Cherry, Peter
author Cherry, Peter
author_facet Cherry, Peter
author_role author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Valdés Leal
Oil sketches
Small-format paintings
Artistic style
Artistic personality
Bocetos
Obras de pequeño formato
Estilo artístico
Personalidad artística
topic Valdés Leal
Oil sketches
Small-format paintings
Artistic style
Artistic personality
Bocetos
Obras de pequeño formato
Estilo artístico
Personalidad artística
description The present article considers the expression of the artistic individuality of Juan de Valdés Leal (1622-1690) in terms of his paint handling, with particular reference to his oil sketches and works in a small format. The problem of distinguishing the two categories of picture is discussed with relevant examples. Valdés Leal’s innovative creation of a genre of small-format religious allegory is highlighted. His Jesuit connections led to a consideration of a projected ecclesiastical career for his son, Lucas Gregorio Valdés (1661-1725) and this is discussed in relation to the church careers of the sons of Murillo, José Murillo (1650-1679) and Gaspar Esteban Murillo (1661-1709). Finally, an examination of the early historiography of Valdés Leal’s character and non-conformist style of painting raises the possibility that he deliberately set out to create an artistic persona as a unique genius.
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