biography and artistic contributions miguel ximénez pareja, a prominent spanish gothic painter, was born in the 15th century in pareja, spain. on may 11, 1484, he was appointed as ferdinand ii of aragon's court painter, marking a significant milestone in his career. his influence on bartolomé bermejo's work is well-documented. artistic career and notable works ximénez pareja's artistic career spanned from 1462 to 1505, during which he was actively documented in saragossa. he had a son, juan ximénez, who assisted him in his work. some of his notable works include: saint john the baptist, sain…