
A vivid portrait of the 17th‑century Spanish master emerges from the pages, inviting listeners to wander through the luminous canvases that defined his career. The book opens with an exploration of Murillo’s most celebrated religious scenes—The Immaculate Conception, the Holy Family, and the Nativity—paired with striking colour reproductions that bring the original brushwork to life. It also offers a gentle look at his early struggles, from poverty in Seville to the loss of his parents, setting the tone for his lifelong devotion to faith and art.
Beyond the sacred, the narrative turns to the everyday figures that Murillo rendered with tenderness, such as the flower‑selling girl who embodies both humility and quiet dignity. By weaving together historical context, critical commentary, and vivid descriptions of each illustration, the work paints a nuanced picture of an artist whose gentle realism still resonates. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for how Murillo’s gentle light and compassionate subjects continue to speak across centuries.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Series
Masterpieces in Colour
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2011-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1958
A wide-ranging British writer and journalist, he moved easily from music and drama criticism to travel writing and vivid books about rural Essex. His work also helped draw public attention to cruelty toward performing animals at the end of the 19th century.
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