Puente de plata, 2024

To achieve hyperrealism in a painting, an artist must display confidence in texture.

Without it, the canvas could appear flat, dull, and even uninviting.

Living and working in Madrid, Santin specializes in paintings of ornamental rugs.

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Puente de plata,” 2024

He builds layer upon layer.

To discover more about the artist, followAntonio Santin on Instagram.

Rocamadour (detail)

Aldealengua, 2024

Yuncler, 2024

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Momo,” 2024

Ornamental rug paintings by Antonio Santin

“Momo,” 2024 (detail)

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Rocamadour,” 2024

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Puente de plata,” 2024 (detail)

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Victoria,” 2024

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Victoria” (detail)

Ornamental rug paintings by Antonio Santin

“Victoria” (detail)

Ornamental rug paintings by Antonio Santin

“Carambola”

Ornamental rug paintings by Antonio Santin

“Carambola” (detail)

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Rocamadour” (detail)

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Aldealengua,” 2024

Antonio Santín Ornamental Rug Paintings at Marc Straus Gallery in New York.

“Yuncler,” 2024