The hermitage of Saint Isidor
1798 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the annual pilgrimage to the Hermitage of Saint Isidore in Madrid. It captures a vibrant scene of crowds gathered outside the religious site under a expansive, bright sky.
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This work is a sketch for a tapestry cartoon that was commissioned for the bedroom of the Duke and Duchess of Osuna. Goya was a master at capturing the festive, sometimes chaotic energy of Madrid's public gatherings, contrasting the solemnity of the hermitage with the lively behavior of the local crowds.
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The hermitage of Saint Isidor
Francisco Goya, 1798
