Juan de Valdés Leal

Spanish painter and illustrator of religious art

Juan de Valdés Leal - Spanish painter and illustrator of religious art
Born

1622
403 years ago

Died

October 15th, 1690
335 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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Originated in Spain, this painter specialized in religious themes, creating works that integrated dramatic elements and deep emotional intensity. Active during the 17th century, the artist contributed significantly to the Baroque style in Andalusia. Notable for both paintings and illustrations, this individual utilized light and shadow to accentuate the spiritual motifs in works. Major contributions to the visual lexicon of Catholicism in art resonate through several famous altarpieces and murals.

Painted the altarpiece for the Church of San Jorge

Illustrated 'La vida de San Francisco de Asís'

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