“Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Christ Child”
Date: Circa 1675.
Artist: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
Illustration: GORETTI FINE ART
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682) was a prominent Spanish Baroque painter known for his Religious works
and genre scenes of everyday life in Seville.
As a key figure of the Sevillian school, his fame spread
across Europe, influencing artists like Gainsborough.
He is recognised for his soft style and charitable themes.
Self-Portrait.
Date: 1668-1670.
Collection: National Gallery.
Inscription: The Latin inscription on the cartouche at the centre of the ledge, at the bottom of the painting, explains that the Self-Portrait was made at the request of Murillo’s children: “Bart (olo) mé Murillo portraying himself to fulfil the wishes and Prayers of his children - or sons”.
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English: Virgin And Child With Rosary.
Spanish: La Virgen del Rosario (detalle).
Artist: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
Date: 1650-1655.
Collection: Museo del Prado.
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