Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (/mjʊəˈrɪloʊ, m(j)ʊˈriːoʊ/ mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish: [baɾtoloˈme esˈteβam muˈɾiʎo]; late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women and children. These lively realistic portraits of flower girls, street urchins, and beggars constitute an extensive and appealing record of the everyday life of his times. He also painted two self-portraits, one in the Frick Collection portraying him in his 30s, and one in London's National Gallery portraying him about 20 years later. In 2017–18, the two museums held an exhibition of them.
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo | |
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Self-portrait, c. 1670–1673 (detail), National Gallery, London | |
| Born | late December 1617; baptised January 1, 1618 Seville, Crown of Castile (present-day Spain) |
| Died | April 3, 1682 (aged 64) Seville |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | painting, drawing |
| Movement | Baroque |
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