Abstract
The importance of painting on copper is revealed in this study by Clara Bargellini. The technique was transmitted to the Americas from Italy and Flanders and the paintings transmitted a great variety of compositional elements ranging from iconographic motifs to effects of light. This study demonstrates that, in addition to prints, paintings on copper also caused a strong impact on art. Thanks to the availability of copper in America, especially in New Spain, this technique flourished there. This kind of painting had a great demand and motivated the production of different objects ranging from easel paintings to nuns’ badges.Downloads
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