Bernardo Polo facts for kids

For a long time, some paintings were thought to be by another artist, Pseudo-Hiepes. But after a signed painting by Polo was found in 2009, about 40 still life paintings, like the one on the right, were correctly given to Polo.

Bernardo Polo was a Spanish painter who lived in the 1600s. He was known for his beautiful paintings of everyday objects like fruit and flowers. He worked in a city called Zaragoza around 1680 and passed away around the year 1700.

Who Was Bernardo Polo?

Bernardo Polo was an artist from Spain. He was active during the 17th century, a time when art was very popular. He specialized in a type of painting called still life.

What is a Still Life Painting?

A still life painting shows objects that don't move. These can be things like fruit, flowers, food, or household items. Artists arrange these objects carefully to create an interesting picture. Polo was very good at making these everyday things look special and beautiful in his art.

His Art and Discoveries

For many years, some of Polo's paintings were mistakenly thought to be by another artist. This other artist was sometimes called "Pseudo-Hiepes." But in 2009, a painting signed by Bernardo Polo was found. This discovery helped experts realize that about 40 other still life paintings were actually made by Polo. This was an exciting find for art historians!

See also

• In Spanish: Bernardo Polo para niños