Museo de San Isidro acquires 17th century Isidore the Labourer painting

December 29 2025

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

News from Spain (via @Boro_RR on 'X') that the Museo de San Isidro in Madrid have acquired an anonymous 17th century painting of Isidore the Labourer Feeding Doves. It was acquired earlier at auction where it was catalogued as 'Madrid School, 17th century'.

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