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      Nicolás Enríquez

      1704 - 1790

      Nicolás Enríquez

      At a glance

      • Art period: Early Modern
      • Mediums: oil on copper
      • Movements: baroque
      • Nationality: New Spain
      • Typical colors:
        • gray
        • espresso
      • Died: 1790
      • Works on this site: 12
      • Top 3 works:
        • Tota Pulcra
        • The Apparition of the Virgin of el Pilar to St. James
        • The Flagellation

      early life and training

      nicolás de enríquez de vargas, a novohispanic painter from mexico, was born in 1704. his early life is not well-documented, but it is known that he was a student of juan rodríguez juárez, a prominent artist of the time.

      artistic career and notable works

      enríquez's artistic career began to take shape in 1722, with his work gaining recognition in 1728 when he, along with josé de ibarra, supported the foundation of the academia de pintores (painters academy) in new spain. this institution would later become the real academia de san carlos. one of enríquez's most notable works is the baptism of christ, a painting he created in 1773 for the private devotional use of juan bautista echeverría, a spanish-born merchant. this piece, now part of the metropolitan museum of art (new york, united states of america) collection, showcases enríquez's attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of religious themes.
      • notable works:
      • the baptism of christ (1773)
      • other works by enríquez are known to be in the collection of guadalajara, although detailed information is scarce.

      museums and collections featuring enríquez's work

      legacy and influence

      despite the limited information available from 1722, enríquez's contribution to the foundation of academia de pintores (painters academy) in new spain, which later became the real academia de san carlos, marks a significant point in his career. his influence on subsequent generations of artists is evident in the continuation of the muralism movement in mexico.
      • influenced by:
      • josé de ibarra
      • roberto montenegro (part of the muralism art movement)
      • notable artists influenced by enríquez:
      • carlos mérida (featured in colección andrés blaisten (mexico))
      view more artworks from the colección andrés blaisten (mexico) on TopImpressionists.com colección andrés blaisten (mexico)
      By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      What was Nicolás de Enríquez’s primary artistic influence during his early training?
      Question 2:
      In what year did Nicolás de Enríquez co-found the Academia de Pintores (Painters Academy)?
      Question 3:
      Which masterpiece by Nicolás de Enríquez is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
      Question 4:
      What role did Nicolás de Enríquez play in promoting Mexican muralism?
      Question 5:
      Who influenced Nicolás Enríquez’s artistic style?

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      Works by motif

      The Crucifixion (la Crucifixión) — Nicolás Enríquez
      academia de pintores
      The Virgin Of El Camino With St. Fermín And St. Saturnino — Nicolás Enríquez
      academia de pintores founder
      Tota Pulcra — Nicolás Enríquez
      academy of painters foundation
      The Baptism Of Christ — Nicolás Enríquez
      baroque style
      The Baptism Of Christ — Nicolás Enríquez
      basque heritage
      The Virgin Of Guadalupe With The Four Apparitions — Nicolás Enríquez
      colonial religious art
      The Virgin Of El Camino With St. Fermín And St. Saturnino — Nicolás Enríquez
      devotional religious art
      The Baptism Of Christ — Nicolás Enríquez
      echeverría patronage
      The Flagellation — Nicolás Enríquez
      foundation of academia de pintores
      The Adoration Of The Kings With Viceroy Pedro De Castro Y Figueroa, Duke Of La Conquista (la Adoración De Los Reyes Con El Virrey Pedro De Castro Y Figueroa, Duque De La Conquista) — Nicolás Enríquez
      influenced by josé de ibarra
      Tota Pulcra — Nicolás Enríquez
      juan rodríguez juárez
      Tota Pulcra — Nicolás Enríquez
      marian devotion

      Most celebrated paintings

      Tota Pulcra — Nicolás Enríquez
      Tota Pulcra – hand-painted reproduction by Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      The Apparition Of The Virgin Of El Pilar To St. James — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Apparition of the Virgin of el Pilar to St. James, Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $578
      The Flagellation — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Flagellation, Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $1278
      Doña María De La Luz Padilla Y (gómez De) Cervantes — Nicolás Enríquez
      Doña María de la Luz Padilla y (Gómez de) Cervantes – hand-painted reproduction by Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      The Adoration Of The Kings With Viceroy Pedro De Castro Y Figueroa, Duke Of La Conquista (la Adoración De Los Reyes Con El Virrey Pedro De Castro Y Figueroa, Duque De La Conquista) — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Adoration of the Kings with Viceroy Pedro de Castro y Figueroa, Duke of La Conquista (La adoración de los reyes con el virrey Pedro de Castro y Figueroa, duque de La Conquista)
      Painted by hand in oil from $953
      Christ On The Road To Calvary — Nicolás Enríquez
      Christ on the Road to Calvary – hand-painted reproduction by Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $228
      The Marriage Of The Virgin (desposorios De La Virgen) — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Marriage of the Virgin (Desposorios de la Virgen), Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $603
      The Virgin Of Guadalupe With The Four Apparitions — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Virgin of Guadalupe with the Four Apparitions, Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $403
      The Crucifixion (la Crucifixión) — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Crucifixion (La crucifixión), Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      The Virgin Of El Camino With St. Fermín And St. Saturnino — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Virgin of El Camino with St. Fermín and St. Saturnino – hand-painted reproduction by Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $328
      The Baptism Of Christ — Nicolás Enríquez
      Nicolás Enríquez: The Baptism of Christ
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      The Return Of The Holy Family From Egypt — Nicolás Enríquez
      The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt – hand-painted reproduction by Nicolás Enríquez
      Painted by hand in oil from $178

      Questions & Answers

      Which masterpiece by Nicolás de Enríquez is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

      The Baptism of Christ

      How long did Nicolás Enríquez live?

      86 years (1704–1790)

      What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Nicolás Enríquez on ArtsDot.com?

      Tota Pulcra, The Apparition of the Virgin of el Pilar to St. James, The Flagellation

      What color palette characterizes Nicolás Enríquez's work?

      earthy

      What is the top-ranked painting by Nicolás Enríquez on ArtsDot.com?

      Tota Pulcra

      What is the color intensity of Nicolás Enríquez's work?

      monochromatic

      What style did Nicolás Enríquez paint in?

      baroque

      Who is Nicolás Enríquez?

      early life and training nicolás de enríquez de vargas, a novohispanic painter from mexico, was born in 1704. his early life is not well-documented, but it is known that he was a student of juan rodríguez juárez, a prominent artist of the time. artistic career and notable works enríquez's artistic career began to take shape in 1722, with his work gaining recognition in 1728 when he, along with josé de ibarra, supported the foundation of the academia de pintores (painters academy) in new spain. th

      Where is Nicolás Enríquez from?

      New Spain

      What art period did Nicolás Enríquez belong to?

      Early Modern