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Juan De Miranda
A Legacy of Royal Likenesses: The Life and Art of Juan Carreño de Miranda Born in the coastal city of Avilés, Spain, in 1614, Juan Carreño de Miranda emerged as one of the most significant Spanish portraitists of the Baroque era. His journey began within a family already touched by artistry—his father, also named Juan Carreño, was a painter himself. This early exposure undoubtedly laid the foundation for young Juan’s artistic inclinati
ons. A pivotal moment arrived in 1623 when the family relocated to Madrid, a move that would irrevocably shape his career and propel him into the heart of Spanish courtly life. There, he embarked on formal training during the late 1620s, apprenticing under the esteemed Pedro de las Cuevas and Bartolomé Román. These masters instilled in him not only technical proficiency but also a keen understanding of aesthetic principles that would d…