Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 88 værker af Alonso Cano i vores katalog
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Ifølge denne rangliste er The Crucifixion (1650) det mest berømte maleri af Alonso Cano; det befinder sig på Museo del Prado i Madrid. Det efterfølges af Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?) (1635) og The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa (1629). Denne liste er baseret på de 88 værker af Alonso Cano i kataloget og viser de 86 mest berømte, med dato, museum og beskrivelse for hvert værk.
The vertical axis of the wooden cross anchors the composition, pulling the eye upward through a void of deep blacks and umbers. A pale, luminous flesh defines the body of Christ, catching a sharp, singular light that carves out the anatomy of his musculature. This light is a quiet rebellion against the heavy, moody sky. On the horizon, a thin sliver of reddish-orange glows, a bruised light that suggests the…
In this intimate portrait, we find ourselves in a close-up encounter with a man whose presence is felt through a profound sense of quietude. The subject, likely Garcilaso de la Vega, gazes directly toward the viewer with a neutral, contemplative expression that suggests a mind turned inward. His dark, wavy hair and subtle mustache frame a face illuminated by a soft, directional light coming from the upper left. This lighting…
The air feels heavy with the weight of a celestial vision. In a space where the physical world dissolves into a nebulous, atmospheric void, a profound spiritual encounter unfolds. Christ, marked by the sacrifice of the cross, descends from the upper left, his pale skin and luminous presence cutting through the darkness. He moves along a sharp diagonal, creating a tension that pulls the eye toward Saint Teresa in the…
The air within the frame feels heavy with a sacred stillness, as if the very atmosphere has paused to witness a miracle. In this profound moment of spiritual intimacy, Saint Anthony of Padua kneels at the base of a celestial descent, his Franciscan habit rendered in deep, earthy umbers and ochres. He cradles the infant Jesus with a tenderness that transcends the canvas, his gaze anchored by the weight of…
In this 1629 oil on canvas, a mystical encounter unfolds within a quiet, shadowed space. Saint Teresa of Avila sits at a table, her white habit providing a sharp, luminous contrast against the deep, earthy tones of the background. An inkwell and a book lie before her, marking her identity as a writer and a Doctor of the Church. Her gaze is directed upward, caught in a moment of profound…
In 1648, Alonso Cano painted The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony. The canvas captures a celestial encounter between the Virgin Mary and Saint Anthony. She sits upon clouds in the upper left, looking down with a gentle expression. A thin, translucent veil extends from her hands toward the saint. Below, Saint Anthony kneels in the lower right, cradling the Christ Child in his arms. He gazes upward in adoration.…
In this medium close-up of St. Stephanus, Alonso Cano captures a moment of profound spiritual intensity. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, creating a sense of natural, unforced presence within the frame. He is depicted from the waist up, his body angled in a way that suggests a sudden, overwhelming encounter. His gaze is directed upward, fixed upon an unseen divine source that remains beyond the viewer's sight. This upward…
A single male figure emerges from a deep, indeterminate shadow, his presence defined by the stark contrast of light and dark. He is a Dominican monk, captured in a bust-length portrait that feels intimate and immediate. The light, descending from the upper left, washes over his face and the crisp white of his cowl, leaving the rest of his form to dissolve into the darkness. There is a profound sense…
In this three-quarter length portrait, titled Portrait of an Ecclesiastic, Alonso Cano presents a figure of quiet dignity. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, set against a dark, indistinct background that creates a shallow sense of depth. This arrangement focuses the viewer's attention entirely on the man in clerical attire. He holds a small book, a gesture that suggests a life of study or devotion. Near his right hand, an…
A single figure dominates the vertical composition, nailed to a wooden cross that extends beyond the upper frame. The background is a void of deep browns and blacks, utilizing tenebrism to push the subject into the immediate foreground. This stark chiaroscuro effect isolates the body against the darkness, focusing all attention on the pale, luminous skin tones of the torso. Lines define the muscular anatomy of the chest and abdomen,…
St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching1644 · Fundacion Banco Santander
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S. Vincent preaching1644
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The Crucifixion1638 · Hermitage Museum
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Immaculate Conception1648
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Maria1648
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The Sleeping Christ Child1652 · Kingston Lacy
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The Coronation of the Virgin1656 · Kingston Lacy
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The Education of the Virgin1650 · Fundacion Banco Santander
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Christ and Two Followers on the Road to Emmaus1650 · Walters Art Museum
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Death of S. Francis of Assis1650 · Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
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Cristo en El Limbo.1652
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The First Labours of Adam and Eve1652
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Vision of St. Anthony of Padua1662
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The penitent Saint Jerome1660 · Museo del Prado
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St James the Greater1635 · Louvre
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The Miracle at the Well1646 · Museo del Prado
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Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem (detail)1636 · Wallace Collection
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Eve1666 · Katedralen i Granada
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The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel1646 · Museo del Prado
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St John the Evangelist on Pathmos1646 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Noli me Tangere1640 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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St James the Greater1635 · Louvre
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The Vision of Saint Anthony of Padua1640 · Gemäldegalerie
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Immaculate Conception1648 · Provincial Museum
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Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem1636 · Wallace Collection
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Saint Jacques le MajeurLouvre
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St John the Evangelist1636 · Louvre
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Self-portraitMuseum of Cádiz
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Saint John the BaptistCincinnati Art Museum
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PORTRAIT DE DON LUIS DE HARO
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St. John the Evangelist giving communion to the Virgin
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The vision of St. Felix of CantaliceMuseum of Cádiz
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Descent into Limbo1640 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Saint Jean Evangeliste et la coupe empoisonnéeLouvre
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Mary af CANO, Alonso1646 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Cène à Emmaüs
47
Saint Anthony the Abbot
48
The Vision of Saint John
49
The Virgin and the ChildMuseo del Prado
50
St. John the Evangelist
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A kneeling infant, perhaps the infant John the Baptist
52
A Spanish kingMuseo del Prado
53
The Entombment
54
The Miracle at the Well
55
The visit
56
Angels Ministering to St. Sebastian
57
Crucifixion
58
Two kings of SpainMuseo del Prado
59
Three Putti Holding Cross Before Two Male Saints
60
San Pedro liberado por el ángelMuseo del Prado
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San Benito en la visión del y los tres ángelesMuseo del Prado
62
San Antonio de Padua
63
San Juan de Capistrano y San Bernardino de Siena
64
San Jerónimo Penitente
65
The announciation
66
Saint Bernardin de Sienne et saint Jean de Capistran
67
El milagro del pozo
68
Los desposorios de la Virgen
69
Visitation
70
The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel 1Museo del Prado
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St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching
72
Christ and the samaritan
73
La Visitation
74
L'AnnonciationGoya Museum
75
St. John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup
76
Unknown Lady as St Elizabeth
77
Le Mariage de la Vierge Los Desposorios de la Virgen
78
Design for a fountainMuseum of Fine Arts of Córdoba
79
Statue of Saint FrancisChâteau de Villandry
80
Inmaculada
81
The Miracle of Saint Dominic in Soriano
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The Virgin and Child1645 · Museo del Prado
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The Vision of St Bernard1650 · Museo del Prado
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San Francisco de Borja (Saint Francis Borgia)1624 · Museum of Fine Arts of Seville
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Saint Agnes1636 · Bode Museum
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The Miracle of the WellMuseo del Prado
De fire motiver, der er hyppigst repræsenteret i disse værker, hver med sit mest kendte eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Alonso Cano | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 17 | The Crucifixion, The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa, Saint Anthony of Padua |
 Louvre |
Paris | 5 | St James the Greater, St James the Greater, Saint Jacques le Majeur |
 Szépművészeti Múzeum |
Budapest | 3 | St John the Evangelist on Pathmos, Noli me Tangere, Mary af CANO, Alonso |
 Hermitage Museum |
Sankt Petersborg | 2 | Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?), The Crucifixion |
 Fundacion Banco Santander |
Madrid | 2 | St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching, The Education of the Virgin |
 Kingston Lacy |
Wimborne Minster | 2 | The Sleeping Christ Child, The Coronation of the Virgin |
 Wallace Collection |
London | 2 | Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem (detail), Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem |
 Museum of Cádiz |
Cádiz | 2 | Self-portrait, The vision of St. Felix of Cantalice |
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The air feels heavy with the weight of a celestial vision. In a space where the physical world dissolves into a nebulous, atmospheric void, a profound spiritual encounter unfolds. Christ, marked by the sacrifice of the cross, descends from the upper left, his pale skin and luminous presence cutting through the darkness. He moves along a sharp diagonal, creating a tension that pulls the eye toward Saint Teresa in the…
In this intimate portrait, we find ourselves in a close-up encounter with a man whose presence is felt through a profound sense of quietude. The subject, likely Garcilaso de la Vega, gazes directly toward the viewer with a neutral, contemplative expression that suggests a mind turned inward. His dark, wavy hair and subtle mustache frame a face illuminated by a soft, directional light coming from the upper left. This lighting…
In 1648, Alonso Cano painted The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony. The canvas captures a celestial encounter between the Virgin Mary and Saint Anthony. She sits upon clouds in the upper left, looking down with a gentle expression. A thin, translucent veil extends from her hands toward the saint. Below, Saint Anthony kneels in the lower right, cradling the Christ Child in his arms. He gazes upward in adoration.…
The vertical axis of the wooden cross anchors the composition, pulling the eye upward through a void of deep blacks and umbers. A pale, luminous flesh defines the body of Christ, catching a sharp, singular light that carves out the anatomy of his musculature. This light is a quiet rebellion against the heavy, moody sky. On the horizon, a thin sliver of reddish-orange glows, a bruised light that suggests the…
The Crucifixion (1650), Museo del Prado, Madrid. De følgende værker er Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?) (1635) og The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa (1629).
49 år: Alonso Cano blev født i 1601, og The Crucifixion er dateret 1650.
The Crucifixion, Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?), The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa, Saint Anthony of Padua, The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa of Avila, The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony, St. Stephanus, Dominican monk, Portrait of an Ecclesiastic og Christ Crucified. Listen ovenfor viser datoen og det museum, der ejer hvert værk.
Kataloget indeholder 88 værker af Alonso Cano, dateret mellem 1624 og 1666.
Primært i Museo del Prado (Madrid), Louvre (Paris) og Szépművészeti Múzeum (Budapest). Tabellen over museer ovenfor viser den fulde fordeling.
I 1640s: 14 af de 86 værker, der er listet på denne side, er dateret til den periode, herunder The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony.
Det tidligste værk på listen er fra San Francisco de Borja (Saint Francis Borgia) (1624); det nyeste er fra Eve (1666).
Religious (21), Man (13) og Saints (9) ud af de 86 værker, der er listet på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, i 22 af de 86 værker, der er listet på denne side.
Baroque kunst, som dokumenteret af værkerne på denne side.
The Crucifixion, The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa og Saint Anthony of Padua er blandt de 17 værker på denne side i Museo del Prado, Madrids samling.
Alonso Cano Almansa står som en enestående skikkelse i den spanske guldalder, en sand polyhistor, hvis kreative ånd nægtede at lade sig begrænse til et enkelt medie. Han blev født i Granada, Spanien, og var et sjældent talent, der mestrede de forskellige discipliner maleri, skulptur og arkitektur med lige stor lidenskab. Hans kunstneriske rejse begyndte under vejledning af sin far, Miguel Cano, fra hvem han arvede de grundlæggende principper inden for arkitekturen. Denne strukturelle forståelse ville senere præge den rumlige dybde og monumentale tilstedeværelse, man finder i hans visuelle værker.
Hans uddannelse var en vævning af de fineste indflydelser, der var tilgængelige i den spanske kunstverden. Inden for maleriet forfinede han sit penselarbejde ved Juan del Castillos akademi og studerede under Francisco Pacheco, den højt respekterede lærer for Velázquez. Denne slægtslinje forbandt ham direkte med hjertet af barokbevægelsen og gennemstrømmede hans lærreder med en følelse af dramatisk spænding og spirituel lyskraft. Samtidig blev hans skulpturelle dygtighed smedet under vejledning af Juan Martínez Montañés, hvilket gjorde det muligt for ham at indblæse liv i sten og træ med en dyb følelse af anatomisk ynde og emotionel resonans.
Canos samlede værk er karakteriseret ved en ekstraordinær evne til at indfange det guddommelige i den menneskelige form. Som billedhugger opnåede han varig berømmelse gennem værker som Madonna og barnet i kirken i Lebrija samt hans kolossale, imponerende figurer af San Pedro og San Pablo. Disse værker demonstrerer en mesterlig forståelse for skala og en evne til at vække dyb religiøs hengivenhed gennem deres fysiske nærvær.
I sine malerier benyttede Cano barokkens dramatiske teknikker til at skabe øjeblikke af intense spirituelle møder. Hans kompositioner er ofte præget af:
Betydningen af Alonso Canos talent blev anerkendt på de højeste niveauer ved det spanske hof. Hans prestige førte til hans udnævnelse som den første kongelige arkitekt og maler for Filip 4. Hans indflydelse strakte sig endda til uddannelsen af den næste generation, da han fungerede som instruktør for prins Balthasar Karl. Denne nærhed til magten gjorde det muligt for ham at sætte et uudsletteligt præg på Spaniens arkitektoniske landskab; bemærkelsesværdigt nok tjente han som chefarkitekt for katedralen i Granada, hvor han designede den storslåede facade, som endeligt blev opført efter hans død.
Udover sine officielle titler er Canos eftermæle bevaret i selve fundamentet af den andalusiske kultur. Hans evne til at væve arkitekturens strukturelle strenghed sammen med skulpturens taktile følelse og maleriets lysende historiefortælling sikrer hans plads som en af de mest alsidige og essentielle mestre i den spanske barok.
