This video focuses on Francisco de Zurbarán's painting Saint Lucy, a notable example of Spanish Baroque realism from 1625–30. This sacred artwork is famous for its striking realism, with dramatic lighting and detailed textures. She holds her eyeballs on a plate before her, symbols of her identity. Learn more about Zurbarán's Saint Lucy and early modern Spain in this video.

Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank

CHAPTERS

0:00 Spanish Baroque realism

0:39 A Spanish noblewoman?

1:00 The legend of Saint Lucy and her eyeballs

2:27 Zurbarán's visual choices

3:23 Sacred images and 17th-century Spain

This video is perfect for anyone interested in:

• Spanish art

• Baroque art

• Art history