Bidspirit auction | The Consecration. Signed: JM Tamayo,

The Consecration. Signed: JM Tamayo, Madrid 1938. Spanish School. First half of the 20th century. - Oil on canvas. A priest kneeling before the altar performs the rite of consecration in an intimate and secluded space, where light seems to emanate symbolically from the tabernacle and the figure of Christ crucified on the altarpiece. The scene, rendered with devotion, depicts the culminating moment of the liturgy with meticulous attention to detail: the embroidered chasuble, the open books, the lit candles, and the liturgical elements on the altar create an atmosphere of silent solemnity. The altar, adorned with flowers, candlesticks, and sculptures of saints, stands as the central axis of the composition, framing the figure of the officiant in a visually rich and symbolically charged setting. The work, signed by JM Tamayo and dated Madrid, 1938, displays an academic workmanship of great technical solidity, especially in the treatment of fabrics, the metallic sheen, and the sacred setting. The use of chiaroscuro and chromatic nuances reinforces the spiritual character of the scene, highlighting the radiance of the altarpiece as a focal point. This representation, framed within the Spanish devotional tradition of the first half of the 20th century, is in line with liturgical interiors rooted in costumbrista traditions, with a marked emphasis on the experience of the Catholic rite. Dimensions: 60 x 45 cm.