Madonna of Port Lligat

“Madonna of Port Lligat” is an oil painting created by the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in 1949. The painting measures 25.5 cm x 19 cm and depicts the Madonna and Child surrounded by surreal elements. The painting’s title refers to the coastal village of Port Lligat in Catalonia, Spain, where Dalí lived and worked.

Salvador Dalí was one of the most significant surrealist artists of the 20th century and specialized in creating dreamlike, otherworldly images. His other famous oil paintings include “The Persistence of Memory,” “The Hallucinogenic Toreador,” and “Swans Reflecting Elephants.”

In “Madonna of Port Lligat,” Dalí blends traditional religious imagery with his surrealist vision, creating a unique and thought-provoking composition. The painting’s colors and imagery suggest the transformative power of spirituality and invite the viewer to explore the mysteries of the divine realm.

The painting is considered one of Dalí’s masterpieces, and it is housed in the Salvador Dalí Museum in Florida. Today, “Madonna of Port Lligat” remains a popular example of surrealism, inviting viewers to unravel the complex symbolism and enter the artist’s dreamlike world.