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238 - Cathedral interior with altar and congregation. Signed Const…
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,500
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Cathedral interior with altar and congregation. Signed Constantino Gómez. Valencian School. 20th century. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 33 x 19 cm. The composition shows the monumental interior of a cathedral, centered on a sumptuous Baroque altar crowned by a niche containing a Marian image surrounded by golden rays. The altarpiece is flanked by Solomonic columns, gilded details, and full-length sculptures that frame the scene with architectural solemnity. In the lower area, a crowd dressed in period attire gathers to witness a ceremonial or liturgical event. The female figures wearing brightly colored hats stand out, contrasting with the sobriety of the surroundings. The brushwork is loose, pasty, and dynamic, characteristic of the Valencian Impressionist transitional style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The use of colour highlights the vivacity of the moment and suggests a festive and devotional atmosphere. The frontal perspective, along with the atmospheric treatment of the interior light, lends scenic depth to a work that balances architectural rigor with the spontaneity of the human moment. Signed by Constantino Gómez, this oil painting falls within the luminist tradition of the Valencian School, notable for its refined chromatic sensitivity and ability to capture popular spirituality in sacred spaces.
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About the sale GRAND JUNE AUCTION HAUTE EPOQUE EUROPEAN AND COLONIAL FINE ART
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Auction time 06/17/2026 at 3:00 PM
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