Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Bartolome E. Murillo"" is a biography written by Edward Davies in 1819 about the famous Spanish Baroque painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Murillo's life, from his birth in Seville in 1617 to his death in 1682. Davies covers Murillo's early years as an apprentice to Juan del Castillo, his artistic development, and his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated painters of his time.The biography also delves into Murillo's personal life, including his marriage to Beatriz de Cabrera and his involvement in various religious organizations in Seville. Davies provides insight into Murillo's artistic style, discussing his use of light and color, his preference for religious subject matter, and his influence on other artists of his time.Overall, ""The Life of Bartolome E. Murillo"" offers a fascinating look into the life and work of one of Spain's greatest painters, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his art and the cultural and historical context in which he lived.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
