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Google Doodle is celebrating today the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bartolome Esteban Murillo. He was a Spanish Baroque painter and his exact date of birth is unknown. He mainly painted historical and religious scenes, portraits and figures still in oil and fresco of the Golden Age of Spanish art. Known for its dramatic lighting, vibrant color palette and versatility, Murillo has brought to life a wide range of topics, from the grandeur of its immaculate design to the casual grace of Two Women at the Window.
In the scribble is one of Murillo's most famous works, "Two Women at the Window", painted around 1655-1660.
Murillo spent most of his life in Seville. Studying with the accomplished painter, Juan del Castillo Murillo, will eventually surpass his master and will be considered the leader of what will be known as the "Sevillian School" of the Baroque era. His early works were influenced by Zubaran, Jusepe de Ribera and Alonzo Cano and he shared their realistic approach.
Murillo has cultivated his own style of painting, incorporating Flemish and Venetian influences and evolving throughout his career. During two long trips to Madrid, he was introduced to Diego Velazquez and exposed to works by Venetian and Flemish masters, who deeply influenced his work.
He had many students and followers and the imitation of his paintings assured him a reputation throughout Europe. Artists like Gainsborough and Greuze were influenced by his style.
Google honors the genius of Bartolome Esteban Murillo today on the occasion of his 400th birthday.
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