Gospel in the Jungle
(14 October 1853 -- 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter. His works usually depicted figures from Brazil and Brazilian culture, including a famous portrait of the bandeirante Domingos Jorge Velho in 1923, and scenes from the coastline of São Paulo. Unlike many artists of the time, Calixto's patron was an individual other than the state, who were "the most dependable source of patronage." 1893
Oil on canvas
58,5 ?? 70 cm (23.03 ?? 27.56 inches)
Painting ID:: 68631
Benedito Calixto (14 October 1853 -- 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter. His works usually depicted figures from Brazil and Brazilian culture, including a famous portrait of the bandeirante Domingos Jorge Velho in 1923, and scenes from the coastline of São Paulo. Unlike many artists of the time, Calixto's patron was an individual other than the state, who were "the most dependable source of patronage." Gospel in the Jungle 1893
Oil on canvas
58,5 ?? 70 cm (23.03 ?? 27.56 inches)
