BOOKS
María José Rivas Capelo.
Goya's Frescoes: A Guide to the Church of San Antonio de la Florida.
Madrid, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, 1995.
€ 8.00
Softcover, 39pp., 17x23.5cm., richly illustr. in colour, in very good condition (covers with light traces of use). ISBN: 9788478123476.
This illustrated guide introduces Francisco de Goya's celebrated frescoes in the church of San Antonio de la Florida in Madrid. It focuses particularly on the dome painting depicting the miracle of Saint Anthony of Padua, in which Goya places a lively crowd of onlookers around the balustrade, combining religious narrative with vivid observations of everyday human behaviour. The guide examines the composition, figures, colour and spatial effects of the frescoes, and explains their place within Goya's artistic development. It also provides historical context for the church and its decoration, making the publication a concise guide to one of the most important ensembles of Goya's mural painting. (AI-generated content description)





