Shedding new light on Sorolla
Work has now concluded on the restoration of Sorolla's 'Voltaire Telling a Story', one of a number of paintings by the Valencian artist in the Banco de España Collection. The restoration has been carried out as part of a collaboration agreement between the bank and the Museo del Prado. The restoration staff explain the process in the video below.
The Timepiece, Metaphor and Embodiment of Modern Times
Combining art and technology, clocks have always been central to the history of the Banco de España, which possesses a valuable collection of timepieces from different periods and provenances in a range of styles. A selection of these items is currently on show in 'The Tyranny of Chronos', an exhibition which juxtaposes the clocks with paintings, sculptures, tapestries and photographs that demonstrate the importance that has long been given to the notion of time in art.
Goya painting restored under collaboration agreement between Banco de España and Museo del Prado
The portrait of José de Toro-Zambrano y Ureta was the first of six commissioned by the bank from the artist between 1784 and 1788. The intervention has confirmed that a later artist added the medal on Toro-Zambrano's chest. All traces of which have now been removed.
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