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Blessed Bridget
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Jerónimo Cosida's most famous painting is Blessed Bridget (1550), in the University of Navarra Museum, Pamplona. With The birth of John the Baptist (1578) and Noli Me Tangere (1570), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 3 works by Jerónimo Cosida; the 3 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
The scene unfolds in Noli Me Tangere, a work by the Spanish Renaissance painter Jerónimo Cosida. Created around 1570, this oil on pine wood captures a profound moment of spiritual encounter. The painting presents a biblical episode that many interpret as the Resurrection, specifically the moment Jesus meets Mary Magdalene. There is a palpable tension in the air as the figures interact within this sacred narrative.
The 3 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jerónimo Cosida | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 University of Navarra Museum |
Pamplona | 1 | Blessed Bridget |
 Saragossa Museum |
Zaragoza | 1 | The birth of John the Baptist |
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 1 | Noli Me Tangere |
29 years of work by Jerónimo Cosida, from 1550 to 1578, year by year: the most famous paintings of each year, in order.
The scene unfolds in Noli Me Tangere, a work by the Spanish Renaissance painter Jerónimo Cosida. Created around 1570, this oil on pine wood captures a profound moment…
Blessed Bridget (1550), University of Navarra Museum, Pamplona. Next come The birth of John the Baptist (1578) and Noli Me Tangere (1570).
40 years old: Blessed Bridget dates from 1550 and Jerónimo Cosida was born in 1510.
Our catalogue lists 3 works by Jerónimo Cosida, dated from 1550 to 1578.
Most of them are in University of Navarra Museum (Pamplona), Saragossa Museum (Zaragoza) and Museo del Prado (Madrid). The table above lists the museums one by one.
The earliest on this page is Blessed Bridget (1550), the latest The birth of John the Baptist (1578).
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
In the golden era of the Spanish Renaissance, few figures commanded as much versatility and devotion as Jerónimo Vicente Vallejo Cósida. Born into a noble family around 1510, Cósida was far more than a mere painter; he was a true polymath of the sixteenth century, weaving his creative spirit through the disciplines of sculpture, goldsmithing, and architecture. His life, spanning nearly sixty years of tireless artistic production, was deeply rooted in the province of Zaragoza, where he became a cornerstone of the Aragonese Renaissance. As an artist who never traveled to Italy, his mastery was not born of direct pilgrimage to the heart of the Renaissance, but rather through a profound ability to absorb and translate the most sophisticated European currents into a uniquely Spanish vernacular.
The evolution of Cósida’s hand is a journey from the meticulous precision of his early training to the sweeping, emotive grandeur of Mannerism. Having studied in Valencia under the guidance of Vicente Masip, he began his career with a focus on the intricate details of altarpieces and mural paintings. His early works, such as the Altarpiece of San Juan Bautista for the Tarazona Cathedral, reveal a craftsman obsessed with the delicate nuances of form. As his career matured, Cósida became a pioneer of innovation in Aragon, working alongside the Italian master Tomás Peliguet to introduce a new level of sophistication to the region's sacred art. His style eventually blossomed into a sophisticated Mannerism, where he drew inspiration from the divine grace of Raphael and the subtle, atmospheric shadows of Leonardo da Vinci.
To gaze upon a work by Cósida is to witness a profound dialogue between technical rigor and spiritual elegance. He possessed an extraordinary capacity for detail, particularly in his treatment of the feminine figure and the delicate textures of drapery. His compositions were often elaborate, utilizing complex spatial arrangements that guided the viewer's eye through sacred narratives with a sense of rhythmic grace. This meticulousness was not merely decorative; it served to elevate the theological weight of his subjects, making the divine feel tangibly present within the earthly realm.
His professional life was marked by significant patronage and monumental achievements that left an indelible mark on Spanish ecclesiastical history:
Though much of his physical output has been dispersed or destroyed, the historical significance of Jerónimo Cosida remains unshakeable. He was a bridge between eras, a man who took the burgeoning influences of the High Renaissance and anchored them firmly in the soil of Spain. Through his work, the elegance of gesture, the intricacy of detail, and the majesty of sacred composition found a permanent home in the heart of Aragon, ensuring that his name would forever be linked to the dawn of Spanish modern painting.