Corpuscular Madonna
- Artist
- Salvador Dali
- Date
- 1952
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Birmingham Museum of Art
Salvador Dalí's 1952 artwork Corpuscular Madonna exemplifies his mastery within the Surrealism movement, blending dreamlike imagery with meticulous technique. As a religious painting, it explores spiritual themes through unconventional symbolism. Dalí employs ink and pencil to achieve striking contrasts and delicate details, emphasizing form and texture. The title suggests a focus on cellular or elemental aspects of the Madonna, reflecting Dalí’s fascination with science and mysticism. This work encapsulates his distinctive style—an intricate fusion of realism and surreal fantasy.
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