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Saint Isidore of Seville and the miracle of the well. Painting by Alonso Cano (1601-1667)
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Saint Isidore of Seville and the miracle of the well. Painting by Alonso Cano (1601-1667)
AIS5358931 Saint Isidore of Seville and the miracle of the well. Painting by Alonso Cano (1601-1667). 1638-1640. Madrid. Prado Museum. by Cano, Alonso (1601-67); Prado, Madrid, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright
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This painting by Alonso Cano depicts the miraculous event of Saint Isidore of Seville saving a child from drowning in a well. Painted between 1638 and 1640, this masterpiece now resides in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The scene portrays the holy saint dressed in his priestly robes, standing at the edge of a well with an expression of deep concern on his face. A distressed mother can be seen kneeling beside him, her hands clasped together in prayer as she desperately pleads for her child's life to be spared. In this moment of despair, Saint Isidore performs an extraordinary feat. With unwavering faith and divine intervention, he miraculously rescues the child using a pulley system that appears to have been conjured out of thin air. The tension is palpable as everyone watches with bated breath. Cano's artistry shines through in every brushstroke, capturing not only the physicality but also the emotional intensity of this sacred event. The use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the composition while emphasizing Saint Isidore's role as a savior figure. This painting serves as a testament to both religious devotion and human compassion. It reminds us that miracles can happen even during our darkest moments when we turn to faith for guidance and salvation.
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