A Life in the Crown of Aragon
Francesc Comes was a Catalan painter who was active in the Kingdom of Valencia, specifically in the city of Xàtiva, between 1380 and 1384. During this period, records indicate he was involved in the commission of a retable of Saint Bernard, though the commission was ultimately left to Francesc Serra II. Following this time, between 1384 and 1389, Comes moved to Mallorca, where he would produce the majority of the works attributed to him. He remained active in Palma on Mallorca until his death in 1415.
Artistic Legacy and Notable Works
The artist's oeuvre includes several significant religious works. His most famous piece is the altarpiece of Santa Maria de Gràcia, created for the parish of Sineu. Other notable works include a retable featuring Mary Magdalene, currently held in the Convent de Santa Magdalena de Palma, and a 1395 Salvator Mundi located in the church of Santa Eulària in Palma.
His documented works are preserved in various collections, including:
