Spanish, 1591–1652
Jusepe de Ribera was a Spanish painter and printmaker, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow and his focus on the human figure. He is considered one of the leading artists of the Spanish Baroque period. Ribera was born on February 12, 1591, in Játiva, Valencia, Spain. He trained in Italy, where he was influenced by Caravaggio's tenebrism and the works of other Italian masters. He spent a significant part of his career in Naples, where he became a prominent figure in the local art scene. Ribera's works often depict religious themes, mythological subjects, and portraits, characterized by their realism and emotional intensity. Some of his major works include 'The Martyrdom of Saint Philip' and 'The Clubfooted Boy.' He died on September 2, 1652, in Naples, Italy, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Baroque art in Spain and beyond.
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