About Domingos da Cunha
Lived 1598 – 1644 (aged 45–46). Domingos da Cunha was a painter.
Domingos da Cunha (c. 1598 – 11 May 1644), was a Portuguese painter.
Da Cunha, also known as the "Cabrinha" (due to being a mulatto), studied painting in Madrid with Eugenio Caxés. He primarily painted religious-themed works. He painted The Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola for the New Cathedral of Coimbra, and Visitation for Igreja de São Mamede. In March 1632 he became a lay brother Jesuit. By order of his superiors he wrote an autobiography titled Life of Brother Domingos Cunha.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Domingos da Cunha?
Portuguese painter (1598-1644)
When was Domingos da Cunha born?
Domingos da Cunha was born in 1598 in Lisbon.
When did Domingos da Cunha die?
Domingos da Cunha died on 11 May 1644.
What was Domingos da Cunha's occupation?
Domingos da Cunha was a painter.
What nationality was Domingos da Cunha?
Domingos da Cunha's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Domingos da Cunha. https://biography.guide/domingos-da-cunha/
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