Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989)

“Virgen con niño y cruz” (Virgin with child and cross) (1965)

Ink on paper

78.5cm x 57cm (31″ x 22.4″- unframed)

Accompanied by original certification of authenticity from Nicolas Descharnes.

PRICE: on request

In 1965, Dali created several studies exploring the randomized spread of inks when dabbed on paper. Like a Rorschach test, in the ink splatters Dali saw visions of religious figures including popes, saints and (as shown here) the Christ child and his mother. Composed in an A-frame, this work echoes the Renaissance painter Raphael, whom Dali venerated.