Lecture | Kept in Suspense: The Enduring Thrill of Sánchez Cotán | Michael A. Brown | 3.11.22

Kept in Suspense: The Enduring Thrill of Sánchez Cotán
Michael A. Brown, Curator of European Art, San Diego Museum of Art
MARCH 10 | 6:00 pm
This lecture explores new avenues of thought from the points of view of Spanish agricultural innovation, Iberian cultural diversity, and the artist’s brilliant squaring of theology and science. The painting’s own history is one marked by intrigue and suspense, from its perilous transatlantic crossing in the early 1800s to its serendipitous survival during a catastrophic house fire. The painting has been captivating audiences and inspiring contemporary artists since its arrival in the United States in 1816.