
Seaport with the Embarkation of St. Ursula
1641 · National Gallery, London
Saint Ursula is on the quay somewhere, but the real subject is the light coming up the water between the palaces at dawn.
★ 7.3

Saint Ursula is on the quay somewhere, but the real subject is the light coming up the water between the palaces at dawn.

Mars sits naked and deflated in a plumed helmet with his armor on the floor, looking more like a tired old soldier.

Father and Son lower the crown together while the group curves into a soft heart shape. Painted for the Spanish queen's private oratory.