The artwork, titled “San Ignatius,” is a surrealist portrait created by the artist Xul Solar in the year 1961.
The artwork exemplifies a highly imaginative representation characteristic of the Surrealist movement. The composition features essential geometric shapes and abstract forms, intricately arranged to depict the visage of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The facial features are stylized with angular, vibrant lines that intersect and overlap. A cross is centrally positioned on the forehead, symbolically suggesting the holy connotations associated with the subject. Additionally, the use of vivid colors such as blues, reds, and yellows, as well as the employment of varied textures, lends the artwork a distinctive and compelling aesthetic. The background is more subdued, allowing the foreground elements to stand out prominently. Symbols and text in a scriptural form are also present, enhancing the esoteric and mystical quality of the piece.
