Juan Martín Cabezalero facts for kids
Juan Martín Cabezalero (born August 1645 in Almadén, died 24 June 1673 in Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque painter. He was known for his religious paintings. His art showed influences from famous painters like Anthony van Dyck.
Early Life and Training
Juan Martín Cabezalero was born in August 1645 in a town called Almadén. His family later moved to Madrid. There, he trained to become a painter under a well-known artist named Juan Carreño de Miranda.
Key Artworks and Style
Cabezalero's first known painting was created in 1666. It was a picture of Saint Jerome, which is now kept at the Meadows Museum in Dallas. This early work showed that he was inspired by the style of Anthony van Dyck, a famous Flemish painter.
In 1667, Cabezalero received an important job. He was asked to paint four large pictures about the Passion of Christ. These paintings were for a chapel in Madrid. He finished them the next year. These four paintings are the only complete series of works by him that we know of. They also showed influences from Flemish art, which was popular at the time.
He also worked with another artist, José Jiménez Donoso, on three other paintings. It is thought that he might have painted some frescoes (wall paintings), but none of them have survived. One of his oil paintings, called Pentecost, is still preserved at the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos.
Later Life and Legacy
Juan Martín Cabezalero died on June 24, 1673, when he was only 27 years old. The reason for his death is not known. Before he died, he made a will, which is a document stating what should happen to his belongings. He was buried in St Sebastian's Church, Madrid, as he had wished. His art continues to be studied and appreciated today.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Martín Cabezalero para niños
