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(2) Rafael Destorrents
(b 1375; d c. 1425). Illuminator, son of (1) Ramón Destorrents. He evidently had a successful career since by 1403 he was engaged in the illumination of the Missal of S Eulália (Barcelona, Anxiv Capitolare S Església Catedral), one of the principal works of Spanish 14th-century manuscript illumination. The often celebrated Last Judgement (fol. 1r) of this Missal reveals the work of an accomplished illuminator working in a delicate Gothic style (seen in the depiction of Heaven). Rafael was, however, also fully conversant with the more realistic, if fantastic, manner used for the representation of the damned souls. As in Ramón’s work, traces of Sienese influence are apparent in the choice of colour. By 1408, Rafael had been ordained a priest and was also known as Gregori, presbiter Barchinone. Most of his works are now lost, including a Missal illuminated in 1410 for the Councillors of Barcelona. In 1425 he was working on a retable (untraced).
Part of the Destorrents family
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