November 29, 2016
SDMA Acquires Spanish Baroque Masterpiece
THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART ACQUIRES SPANISH BAROQUE MASTERPIECE 17th-Century Painting from Jusepe de Ribera Joins Museum’s Extensive Collection of Spanish Art SAN DIEGO, CA – The San Diego Museum of Art is proud to announce the acquisition of Saint James the Lesser (ca. 1632) by Jusepe de Ribera. This 17th-century work by the renowned Spanish Baroque master builds on the Museum’s prestigious collection of Spanish art. The painting is currently on display in the European galleries alongside other masterpieces in the collection by Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, and El Greco. Considered the first great Old Master of the Spanish Baroque, Jusepe de Ribera is known for his detailed, unflinchingly hyperrealistic depictions of the human body. Born in Spain, Ribera moved to Italy seeking prominence as a…