- Year Born/Died: 1667-1682
- City Born: Seville
- Significant Works: Christ healing the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, The Birth of the Virgin
- Movement: Baroque
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was among the most renowned Spanish Baroque artists. Bartolomé was a founding member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Sevilla, making him as prominent as or more than one of his early influences, Diego Velázquez.
Most of Bartolomé’s works have a religious vibe. Nonetheless, he was also known as a folklorist for depicting people from various walks of life, including peddlers, strays, and beggars.
He’s recognized for his extraordinarily delicate and beautiful brushwork. This artistry resulted in profoundly sentimental and sweet artworks. Unlike Zurbarán and Velázquez, who worked exclusively with shadows, Murillo’s affinity for light is abundantly clear.
