Early Modern

joseph marie vien

Born 1716 Died 1809 Works span 1763–1773

Luis Egidio Meléndez: The Master of the Humble Still Life Luis Egidio Meléndez de Rivera Durazo y Santo Padre (1716-1780) remains a captivating enigma in the history of Spanish art. For much of his life, he was largely overlooked, a forgotten figure overshadowed by the grander narratives of the 18th century. Yet, today, he is recognized as the greatest still-life painter of Spain during that era—a master who transformed the most commo…

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1763

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1773

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joseph marie vien

1716 – 1809

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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