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Francisco Fernández
AuthorBooks · Second hand1606-1646
Francisco Fernández, who was brought up in the school of Vincenzo Carducho, was one of the most ingenious artists of his time, and his talent gained great reputation for him at an early age. He was employed by Philip IV in the palaces at Madrid, and in the convent of La Victoria are pictures by him of the Death of St. Francis of Paola, and St. Joachim and St. Anne. He also etched five spirited plates of allegories for Carducho's Dialogos de la Pintura, 1633. He was killed in a quarrel by Francisco de Baras.
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About Francisco Fernández
Birth
1606
Death
1646
First book
1633
Years writing
24
Francisco Fernández, who was brought up in the school of Vincenzo Carducho, was one of the most ingenious artists of his time, and his talent gained great reputation for him at an early age. He was employed by Philip IV in the palaces at Madrid, and in the convent of La Victoria are pictures by him of the Death of St. Francis of Paola, and St. Joachim and St. Anne. He also etched five spirited plates of allegories for Carducho's Dialogos de la Pintura, 1633. He was killed in a quarrel by Francisco de Baras.
Francisco Fernández was born in Madrid in 1606, standing out as a significant figure in the 17th-century Spanish art scene.
Although his primary focus was painting, his intellectual legacy extends through a prolific output of 21 works.
His most recognized work, focused on English historical linguistics, demonstrates an intellectual curiosity that transcends visual arts.
His writings cover a surprising diversity of topics, ranging from religion and spirituality to children's literature.
The career of Fernández, who passed away in 1646, reflects the versatility of an author capable of bridging visual art and academic study.
