THE ARTISTIC CONFIGURATION OF THE MONASTERY OF THE INCARNATION IN OSUNA IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Abstract

The Monastery of the Incarnation in Osuna, which belongs to the Order of Discalced Mercy Sisters, is one of the most complete monastic buildings in artistic terms. This work unveils how its baroque appearance was shaped in the second half of the 18th century. Thus, this work presents the dates and costs of the decorative elements of its architecture, among which the outstanding tiles in the cloister. Additionally, this work analyses the roles of the religious community, the nuns personally and their relatives in the donation of altarpieces, sculptures (some of Peruvian and Italian provenance), paintings (e.g., Meneses Osorio’s Lady of Sorrows) and items of sumptuary art (e.g., Our Lady of Mercy’s symbols or a silver pelican).