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Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante

1633 – 1669

Spanish artist

Painter
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About Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante

Lived 1633 – 1669 (aged 35–36). Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante was a Spanish painter.

Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante (1633 in Cordoba–1669 in Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque Golden Age painter.

He was born in Córdoba, studied under Francisco Ricci in Madrid, and developed a career in the Spanish Court despite his early death. He was an admirer of Venetian paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese. His last paintings are in the rococo style. He is known for his religious paintings, e.g. Roman Catholic Marian art depicting the Immaculate Conception.

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Important facts

Born
1633, Córdoba
Birth century
17th century
Died
27 July 1669, Madrid
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Court painter
Also known as
Juan Antonio Escalante, Juan de Esolante, Juan de Escalante, Juan Antonio de Frías Escalante, Juan Antonio de Frias y Escalante, Juan Antonio de Frias Escalante
morejuan antonio de escalante, Juan Antonio De Frías Y Escalante, Juan Anttonio escalantte, escalantte, Juan Anttonio de escalantte, Escalante, Ju.^To^R Antt.^To^R escalante, Escatotre

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante?

Spanish artist (1633-1669)

When was Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante born?

Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante was born in 1633 in Córdoba.

When did Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante die?

Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante died on 27 July 1669 in Madrid.

What was Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante's occupation?

Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante was a painter.

What nationality was Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante?

Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante

· Wikidata: Q3544225

· DBpedia: Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante

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