[The Descalzos priest]
1800
22.0 x 21.0 cm
francisco fierro palas (1807 – 1879)
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Man in religious costume and green hooded cape. It has a foot that sticks out and where you can see the yellow shoe. In the lower part of the cape, part of the white cord that girds the waist stands out. Also, it has a floor outline around the figure.The Descalzos are a branch of the Franciscan order. During almost the entire first century of the Republic, the Convent of the Descalzos, also known as Recoleta Franciscana, fulfilled the work of apostolic center, functioning as a college for numerous missionaries. Inscription:
About this artwork
- Title: [The Descalzos priest]
- Artist: francisco fierro palas
- Year: 1800
- Original dimensions: 22.0 x 21.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color hue: Green Spectrum