Saint Lucy | Francisco de Zurbarán | c. 1635 August Friedrich Schenck painted during the rise of

painted during the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany

capturing the essence of both the local culture and his own imaginative interpretation of the holiday

blending elements of the fantastical with the sublime

This composition strips away all worldly distractions

solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance

Saint Lucy | Francisco de Zurbarán | c. 1635 August Friedrich Schenck painted during the rise ofAbout the artwork: Saint Lucy by Francisco de Zurbarn, painted around 1635, reflects the artists sober and contemplative approach to religious imagery during the Spanish Baroque. The saint is presented with striking restraint, isolated against a dark background that removes any narrative distraction and directs full attention to her presence. Lucy holds the plate with her eyes, the traditional symbol of her martyrdom, rendered without drama or