Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino

Artist: El Greco
Artwork: Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino
Description: Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino (1580-1633) was a Spanish preacher and writer. He was a member of the Order of Preachers and served as court preacher to Philip III of Spain. Paravicino was a controversial figure, and his sermons were often criticized for their flamboyant style and excessive use of rhetoric. He was also accused of heresy, but he was never formally charged. Paravicino’s portrait was painted by El Greco in 1609. The painting is a half-length portrait, and Paravicino is depicted seated in a chair, wearing a black habit. He is holding a book, which is likely a Bible. The painting is a fine example of El Greco’s portraiture, and it captures Paravicino’s intelligence and intensity.
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