Joaquim Espalter i Rull
A Catalan Brushstroke in the Heart of Madrid: The Life and Art of Joaquim Espalter i Rull Joaquim Espalter i Rull, born in the picturesque coastal town of Sitges, Spain, in 1809, emerged as a significant figure within the landscape of 19th-century Spanish painting. His life’s journey, spanning from the vibrant Catalan coast to the regal halls of Madrid, reflects a dedication to capturing both the essence of his subjects and the dramatic narratives of history. Born into a merchant family temporarily residing in Sitges due to the turbulence of the Peninsular War, Espalter's early years were ma…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Joaquim Espalter i Rull's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
