Diego Cusi Huamán facts for kids
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Diego Cusi Huamán
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"The Baptism of Christ" at Iglesia de Urcos, Cuzco, Peru
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| Born | 16th century |
| Other names | Diego Cusihuamán |
| Occupation | Muralist, painter |
| Movement | Cusco School |
Diego Cusi Huamán was a talented Peruvian artist. He was a muralist (someone who paints on walls) and a painter. He lived and worked in the early 1600s. Diego Cusi Huamán was an important part of an art style called the Cusco School. Many people see him as one of the first great mural painters in Peru during the time of the Spanish colonies. His name is sometimes spelled Diego Cusihuamán.
He was an Indigenous person, born in the city of Cusco, Peru.
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Diego's Art and Murals
Diego Cusi Huamán created beautiful artworks. From 1603 to 1607, he worked on a special project. He painted inside the main area of the Colonial Church of Chinchero. This work was asked for by the priest, Mr. Mejía.
What He Painted
His paintings in the Chinchero Church include a scene called "Coronation of the Virgin." This shows the Virgin Mary being crowned. He also painted many grotesques. These are decorative designs with fantastic creatures and plants. They were placed on the frieze (a long band of decoration) and the triumphal arch (a large arch in the church).
Finding His Signature
In these paintings, a signature appeared: "by the hand of Don Diego." Experts like Teresa Gisbert and José de Mesa believe this refers to Cusi Huamán. They noticed his unique style. It was very similar to another painting he signed.
"The Baptism of Christ"
That other famous work is "The Baptism of Christ." This painting is found in the Church of Urcos in Cuzco. Diego Cusi Huamán worked on this piece a little later than his Chinchero murals. Both works show his amazing skill.
See also
In Spanish: Diego Cusi Huamán para niños
