Martyrdom Study of a Saint
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18th-Century Chapter House, Monastery of GuadalupeMonastic Library of GuadalupeSaint Francis Endures Public HumiliationBanquet of Franciscans and DominicansAngel’s FaceThe Holy Spirit Descends upon Saint FrancisBaroque Façade of Monastery of GuadalupeSaint Francis Receiving the StigmataThe Virgin of Guadalupe and the Holy Trinity18th-Century Angel Relief SculptureChapel of Naples18th-Century Ceiling Rosette with AcanthusMartyrdom Study of a SaintSaint Francis Confronting the SultanStone Relief of God the FatherBaroque Ceiling Ornament with Gilded RosetteBaroque Relief of God the FatherBaroque Pipe Organ, Capilla de NápolesCamarín Chapel of the Virgin of GuadalupeSandstone Relief of God the Father18th-Century Virgin of the Immaculate Conception

Martyrdom Study of a SaintManuel Pastrana

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This late 19th-century painting by Manuel Pastrana exemplifies academic realism, influenced by his training at the Academia de San Carlos and under José María Velasco. The bare-chested saint, hand to heart and eyes uplifted, embodies spiritual fervor and resignation. Pastrana captures psychological depth through classical form, conveying complex emotions and inner turmoil, showcasing his mastery of the genre.