Description: (Spanish Baroque Painter)
Juan Carreño de Miranda was a prominent Spanish painter of the Baroque period. He started his career as an apprentice to the renowned artist Bartolomé Román. Later, Carreño de Miranda became a court painter for King Philip IV of Spain, creating many portraits of the royal family and court members. His work was praised for its realism and meticulous detail. Carreño de Miranda's artistic style evolved, blending Spanish and Flemish influences. He was recognized as one of the foremost painters of his era.