Allegory of Death
Seville 1622-1690
was a Spanish painter of the Baroque era. He was born at Seville in 1622, and distinguished himself as a painter, sculptor, and architect. He worked for a time under Antonio del Castillo. Among his works are a History of the Prophet Elias for the church of the Carmelites; a Martyrdom of St. Andrew for the church of San Francesco at Cerdoba; and a Triumph of the Cross for la Caridad at Seville. He was one of the founders of the Seville Academy along with his friend, Bartolome Esteban Murillo. He died at Seville. His wife (daughter of Antonio Palomino), Isabella Carasquilla, was also a painter. She died at Seville as late as 1730. Their children were artists, including Lucas, Juan, Maria, and Laura de Valdes. His daughters specialized in portrait miniatures. mk68
Oil on canvas
7'3"x7'
Seville,Charity Hospital
1672
Spain
Painting ID:: 30596
Allegory of Death
Swiss Northern Renaissance Painter, ca.1484-1530
was a Swiss dramaturg, painter, graphic artist and politician. 1501-1550
Painting ID:: 52314
MANUEL, Niklaus Swiss Northern Renaissance Painter, ca.1484-1530
was a Swiss dramaturg, painter, graphic artist and politician. Allegory of Death 1501-1550
