The Madrid School and the Shadow of a Master Born in Madrid in 1594, Luis Fernández entered a Spanish art scene deeply shaped by the traditions of his predecessors. He spent his formative years as a pupil of Eugenio Caxes, a relationship that would define the trajectory of his career. This apprenticeship provided him with a foundation in the Baroque style, characterized by a specific approach to design and the application of color. His early training allowed him to navigate the religious and historical commissions that dominated the Spanish Golden Age, moving between the delicate requirements…