June 6, 1599 – August 6, 1660
Spainish with study to Italy
Leading Artist in the Court for King Philip IV
Important portrait artist of the Boroque (17th Century Italy)
Baroque was common for intricacies and details brought out by the style of painting. The proportion and errors were more welcomed than anything, adding to the intriguing beauty of the artwork.
An example, and chosen only because there are numerous half-naked guys in it,
The Forge of Vulcan (1630)
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