Saint Thomas of Villanova Giving Alms / Sketch for Three Figures
XVIII century.Not on display
Saint Thomas, in episcopal vestments, gives alms to several poor people who are kneeling. Among those in the foreground, there is a woman with a child. The saint is accompanied by three family members in the midground. The composition is clearly inspired by Murillo’s canvas, now in the Museo de Sevilla. Camarón painted a canvas of this devotion on the high altar of the Church of Benicassim with a similar configuration.
Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Museo del Prado, Catálogo de Dibujos, III. Dibujos Españoles. Siglo XVIII. C-Z, Madrid, 1977, p.17
