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JOVER Y CASANOVA, Francisco (1836-1890). Cardinal
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JOVER Y CASANOVA, Francisco (1836-1890). Cardinal
JOVER Y CASANOVA, Francisco (1836-1890). Cardinal Cisneros liberating the prisoners in Oran. c. 1879. SPAIN. Madrid. Senate Palace. Oil on canvas
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Cardinal Casanova Cisneros Francisco Insides Jover Oran Prisoners Senate Liberating Up Right
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This oil on canvas painting depicts Cardinal Francisco Jover y Casanova (1836-1890) in the act of freeing prisoners in Oran, a city in modern-day Algeria, during the late 19th century. The scene unfolds inside the Senate Palace in Madrid, Spain, with the cardinal standing tall and resolute in the upper right corner of the image. The warm, rich colors of the painting evoke a sense of history and grandeur, as the cardinal, dressed in his regal red robes, reaches out to release a man from his chains. The interior of the palace is dimly lit, with shafts of sunlight streaming in through the windows, casting long shadows and illuminating the faces of the freed prisoners as they look up in gratitude and relief. The vertical composition of the painting emphasizes the height and power of the cardinal, as well as the sense of release and upward motion conveyed by the freed prisoners. This powerful and evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Spanish history, showcasing the compassion and leadership of Cardinal Jover y Casanova in liberating the prisoners of Oran.
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