Spanish Painting 1

Spanish Painting: 1200–1665 explores the development of Spanish painting from the medieval Romanesque and Gothic periods to the height of the Baroque era. It examines the relationship between art, religion, and political power, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church and the Habsburg dynasty. The book presents more than 500 works, including medieval religious imagery, the famous Beatus Apocalypse manuscripts, and paintings by major Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán. Richly illustrated, it offers an overview of the artistic styles, themes, and historical developments that shaped Spanish painting between 1200 and 1665.