Historically, enlightened and post-enlightened mentalities maintained a negative perception of Baroque art, seeing it as a profound degradation of art, which led to the destruction of many works. It was not until the first third of the 20th century that its appreciation began to recover, reaching the indisputable recognition and esteem of our days. This change in perception allowed the Baroque to be revalued and appreciated in its complexity and artistic richness.

Baroque art, developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, does not respond to a single impulse or a uniform movement, but comprises several dynamic stages that came to coexist in the same territory and time. Each region, influenced by its own circumstances and characteristics, developed its own distinctive style. Generally, its design includes an architectural structure where painted scenes, reliefs, and full-round images are distributed. Sometimes, this structure facilitates the interpretation of iconographic elements, while other times it becomes so complicated that it hinders its reading, emphasizing the visual impact of the whole.

In the 17th century, the Baroque was built on the foundations of the 16th century, highlighting the influence of “Romanism” and the experience of El Escorial. The reinvention of classical orders and strict adherence to the postulates of the Council of Trent defined the theoretical bases of its practice. The altarpiece, conceived as an exaltation of the Eucharist, symbolized the defense of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and reflected the magnificence of its promoters. Neo-Baroque, valid today, has evolved towards an expression of a universe of appearance and disillusionment, reflecting the scarcity of opportunities, growing social inequality, and confusion between reality and fiction, plunging society into a reality of lights and shadows with a strong component of anxiety.