Jorge Pérez Román (1927-1993) - La Mantilla

Oil on canvas. Original canvas. This work captures the elusive duality that defines the soul of the Iberian Peninsula: an austere Spanish beauty that finds its most perfect refuge in the black lace mantilla. On the canvas, the figure becomes a battleground where sensuality and mysticism cease to oppose each other and merge in a single gesture; devotion is manifested in the profound gaze, and simultaneously, a carnal elegance pulsates beneath the austerity of the deep black. It is an echo of our traditions, where the silence of the temple and the fervor of ritual coexist harmoniously, revealing a femininity that is both sacred shadow and soul-piercing light. In this portrait, silk and lace not only adorn, but also preserve an ancestral mystery, reminding us that in Spanish aesthetics, the spiritual always finds a way to express itself through the most earthly and undeniable beauty. - Image dimensions without frame: 90 x 104 cm / 110 x 124 cm with exclusive custom frame.