Spanish school; 1968.

Spanish school; 1968.
"Girl with rosary".
Oil on tablex.
It has damage in the frame.
Signed V.M. 1968.
Measurements: 81 x 56 cm; 104 x 78 cm (frame).
Contemporary painting on tablex that captures a girl in profile, with her hair gathered in a bun and a solemn expression in her face. Her hands are clasped together, holding a rosary with shiny beads that gently reflect the light. The girl seems immersed in prayer, and her fixed gaze denotes concentration and serenity.
Despite the spiritual and traditional subject matter, the aesthetic of the work is decidedly modern. The contours of the figure are outlined with bold, angular strokes, and the background is an explosion of abstract colors, with vibrant tones that harmonize with the sobriety of the subject. The texture of the tablex is intentionally used to add depth, revealing cracks and natural marks that give the piece an organic feel.
The artist plays with lighting to give an ethereal effect: the light seems to radiate from the rosary beads, creating a faint halo around the girl. This contrast between classical spirituality and contemporary execution makes the work a visual reflection between the ancient and the modern, the sacred and the everyday.