L’art baroque hispanique en majesté
The Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris is hosting an exhibition of masterpieces from the Hispanic Society of America, marking the first time this specific selection has been shown to the French public. The show features approximately forty works, including iconic paintings by El Greco and Diego Velázquez, alongside recently acquired studies and colonial-era pieces that have rarely traveled due to previous legal restrictions and the New York institution's ongoing renovations.
This exhibition is significant for highlighting the global reach of the Spanish Golden Age, bridging the gap between Iberian masters and the distinct artistic schools of Latin America. By showcasing works like Nicolás de Correa’s iridescent shell-inlaid paintings alongside Velázquez’s portraits, the show challenges the narrative of colonial art as merely subordinate to European styles, instead presenting it as a sophisticated and innovative movement in its own right.