Juan de la Corte: Master of the Spanish Naval Battle Juan de la Corte (1597-1660) stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Spanish art, renowned for his dramatic and meticulously rendered depictions of naval battles. Born in Madrid, he emerged from the workshop of Francisco Velázquez, inheriting a legacy of artistic skill and a deep understanding of composition and perspective – qualities that would define his unique style. While of…