Bartolomé Estéban Murillo

:This article is about the painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. There is an article on the Canadian village Murillo, Ontario, which was named after the artist.

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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (January 1, 1618 - April 3, 1682) was a Spanish painter from Seville. He excelled in the painting of light clouds, flowers, water, and drapery, and in the use of color.

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January 1 - 1618 - April 3 - 1682 - Spanish - Painter - Seville

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He began his art studies under Juan del Castillo. In 1642, at the age of 26 he moved to Madrid, where he became a pupil of Velasquez. He returned to Seville in 1645.

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Juan del Castillo - 1642 - Madrid - Velasquez - 1645

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He is best known for his Roman Catholic religious works.

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