Rubens' Martirio de san Andrés on loan at Prado sparks lecture on Spanish Baroque ties
The Museo del Prado hosts a lecture on April 27, 2026, at 18:30 in its auditorium, focusing on Peter Paul Rubens' Martirio de san Andrés, on temporary loan to the museum until 2026. The talk, led by Javier Portús, Head of the Spanish Baroque Painting Collection at the Prado, explores the painting's significance as a Baroque masterpiece and Rubens' deep influence on Spanish Golden Age artists such as Francisco Rizzi, Juan Carreño, and Murillo. The work was originally painted for the Hospital de San Andrés de los Flamencos in Madrid. Free tickets are available at box offices 1 and 2 from 18:00 on the day of the event, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key facts
- Lecture on Rubens' Martirio de san Andrés at Museo del Prado on April 27, 2026, at 18:30.
- Painting on temporary loan to the Prado until 2026.
- Javier Portús, Head of Spanish Baroque Painting Collection, is the speaker.
- Rubens painted the work for the Hospital de San Andrés de los Flamencos in Madrid.
- Rubens was highly influential in Spain's Golden Age.
- Impact seen in works of Francisco Rizzi, Juan Carreño, and Murillo.
- Free tickets available from 18:00 on April 27 at box offices 1 and 2.
- Seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Francisco Rizzi
- Juan Carreño
- Murillo
- Javier Portús
Institutions
- Museo del Prado
- Hospital de San Andrés de los Flamencos
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain