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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
A Life Bathed in Andalusian Light Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a name synonymous with the golden age of Spanish Baroque painting, emerged from the vibrant heart of Seville in 1618. His life, though marked by personal tragedy and societal shifts, blossomed into an artistic career that captured the spirit of his time—a period of religious fervor, social change, and burgeoning artistic innovation. Born to Gaspar Esteban, a barber-surgeon, a
nd María Pérez Murillo, within a large family of fourteen children, young Bartolomé experienced early loss with the passing of both parents in quick succession during his childhood. This hardship led him into the guardianship of his sister’s husband, Juan Agustín Lagares, a pivotal figure who would indirectly guide his artistic path. Murillo's initial training began under Juan del Castillo, a local artist and relative through his moth…