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Kissing the Relic

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Set against a richly textured background, this artwork draws viewers into a solemn moment within a temple. The composition is carefully constructed, with figures arranged in a semi-circle that directs the eye to the center, where a priest solemnly engages with a young girl; it's a scene bursting with quiet intensity. Each character's expression adds depth—a mixture of reverence, curiosity, and a hint of anxiety. The soft light filters through the space, illuminating the delicate fabrics of the women’s shawls and dresses, while shadows play intricately across the patterned floor tiles, adding a sense of dynamism amidst the stillness.

Kissing the Relic

Joaquín Sorolla

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Created:

1893

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4316 × 3535 px
1225 × 1035 mm

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