Diego Quispe Tito facts for kids
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Diego Quispe Tito
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Virgin of Carmel Saving Souls in Purgatory,
Circle of Diego Quispe Tito, 17th century, collection of the Brooklyn Museum |
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| Born | 1611 Cuzco, Peru
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| Died | 1681 |
| Nationality | Quechua |
| Known for | devotional painting, Mannerism |
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Notable work
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Signs of the Zodiac |
| Movement | Cusco School |
Diego Quispe Tito (born 1611, died 1681) was a famous painter from Peru. He belonged to the Quechua people. Many people see him as the most important artist of the Cusco School of painting.
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Who Was Diego Quispe Tito?
Diego Quispe Tito was born in Cuzco, Peru, in 1611. His family was a noble Inca family. He lived and worked his whole life in the San Sebastián area of Cuzco. You can still see his old house today. It even has his family's coat of arms on the door!
Diego's Art Journey
Early Paintings
Diego Quispe Tito's first known painting is from 1627. It is called Immaculate Conception. This painting uses a lot of gold, which was a common style in the Cusco School.
He learned a special art style called Mannerism from Spain. He also used ideas from Flemish painting (art from what is now Belgium and the Netherlands). People think he learned these styles from an Italian Jesuit named Bernardo Bitti. Bitti was also an artist working in Cuzco at that time.
Diego might also have learned from an older artist named Luis de Riaño. De Riaño had studied in a workshop in Lima. This workshop was run by Angelino Medoro, who also brought Italian art ideas to Peru.
Flemish Influence and Zodiac Signs
Diego Quispe Tito was also inspired by pictures from Flanders. These pictures were called engravings. His most famous work is the 1681 series called Signs of the Zodiac. You can see these paintings in the Cuzco Cathedral.
This series shows copies of Flemish engravings. Each zodiac sign is linked to a story from the life of Christ. These engravings were made to be shared in Peru. At the time, some people still worshipped the sun, moon, and stars. The paintings were meant to encourage people to worship Christ instead.
In 1663, Diego also created paintings about the life of John the Baptist. These were also based on Flemish designs.
Diego's Unique Style
Diego Quispe Tito added his own special touches to his art. He loved to use lots of gold in his paintings. He also painted big, open landscapes. These landscapes were often filled with beautiful birds and angels.
In 1667, he painted several scenes from the life of Christ. These paintings were sent to a city called Potosí.
Later Life and Death
Diego Quispe Tito passed away in Cuzco in 1681. His art left a lasting mark on Peruvian painting.
See also
- Master of Calamarca, 18th century, Bolivia
- Basilio Pacheco de Santa Cruz Pumacallao, (1635–1710), Peru
- Marcos Zapata, c. 1710—1773, Peru
