Joachim of Fiore showing the Portraits of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis by Gregorio Vasquez de Arce y Ceballos. A complex 17th-century narrative painting depicting a central figure presenting two small portraits before a crowd and an architectural backdrop.

Joachim of Fiore showing the Portraits of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis

Gregorio Vasquez de Arce y Ceballos

1680 · Medium Not Listed

An intricate colonial-era narrative painting exploring themes of religious history and architectural perspective.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1680 by the Colombian master Gregorio Vásquez de Arce y Ceballos, this complex composition depicts the mystic Joachim of Fiore presenting portraits of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis. The work showcases the artist's skill in figurative arrangement and architectural rendering, characteristic of the Latin American Baroque tradition.

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