{"product_id":"saint-mathilda-francisco-de-zurbaran","title":"Saint Mathilda - Francisco de Zurbarán","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of Saint Mathilda by Francisco de Zurbarán, featuring the artist's signature attention to textile detail and solemn, devotional composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancisco de Zurbarán, a master of the Spanish Golden Age, is recognised for his austere and meditative approach to religious subjects. This portrait of Saint Mathilda reflects the artist's ability to render textures and fabrics with precision. The figure stands against a dark, neutral background, which directs the viewer's attention to the elaborate costume. The saint is depicted in a heavy, dark mantle adorned with gold embroidery, which contrasts with the simpler, voluminous yellow skirt beneath. She holds a book, a common attribute in hagiographic art, suggesting her piety and scholarly devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZurbarán often painted series of saints for monastic orders, and this work shares the formal, static quality typical of his devotional commissions. The lighting is controlled, creating a sense of volume in the drapery while maintaining a clear, defined silhouette. The artist avoids unnecessary background detail, ensuring the focus remains on the subject's solemn expression and the material quality of her garments. The inscription at the bottom left, identifying the saint, is a characteristic feature of his series, providing clarity for the viewer within a religious context. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the figure emphasised by the long, flowing lines of the clothing. This print captures the specific tonal qualities of the original oil painting, preserving the contrast between the dark, shadowed areas and the illuminated gold threads of the embroidery. It is a representative example of the artist's focus on clarity, form, and the tactile representation of textiles, which defined his contribution to seventeenth-century Spanish art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francisco de Zurbarán","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573931118927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573964968271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573965001039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573965033807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573965066575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573965099343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573965132111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573965164879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573965197647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573965230415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573965263183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573965295951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Mathilda_Poster_CompositorV1_1787795397625.jpg?v=1787796128","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/saint-mathilda-francisco-de-zurbaran","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}