The artwork titled “Saint Rose of Lima” was created by the artist Fernando Botero in 1968. It falls within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting.
In this painting, Fernando Botero presents a stylized depiction of Saint Rose of Lima. The saint is portrayed with Botero’s characteristic volumetric forms, giving her a plump and rounded appearance. She is adorned in religious attire with a serene expression on her face. Her head is crowned with a halo-like wreath made of roses, indicative of her sanctity, and she holds a feather and a small bouquet of roses. The background is a soft gradient of pastel colors, accentuating the tranquility and spiritual nature of the subject. The overall composition of the artwork reflects Botero’s unique approach, emphasizing simplicity and exaggerated forms to convey a sense of spiritual innocence and devotion.
