Claudio Coello
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Claudio Coello (1642–1693) was one of Spain's leading Baroque painters, celebrated for his mastery of religious themes, dramatic compositions, and technical finesse. Born in Madrid to a Portuguese sculptor, Coello trained under Francisco Ricci and is often considered the last prominent painter of the Spanish Golden Age. His career flourished under royal patronage, receiving commissions for the royal family and major churches in Madrid. Coello’s style combines the dramatic tenebrism of Spanish Baroque—akin to Zurbarán and Ribera—with the luminous color palette and refined brushwork drawn from the Venetian school. His mastery is evident in large altarpieces, portraiture, and, notably, depictions of the Virgin Mary.
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