Agnus Dei
- Artist
- Francisco de Zurbaran
- Date
- c.1635 - c.1640
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Animal painting
- Location
- Museo del Prado
The painting titled Agnus Dei exemplifies the grandeur and dramatic intensity of the Baroque style, with vivid use of light and shadow. Created on a canvas using oil paints, it depicts the symbolic lamb representing Christ’s sacrifice. Intriguingly, the composition may include symbolic animal painting elements that emphasize themes of innocence and sacrifice. The powerful realism and emotional depth characteristic of Baroque art make this piece a compelling example of religious devotion expressed through masterful oil painting.
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