About Nicolás de Villacis
Lived 1616 – 1694 (aged 77). Nicolás de Villacis was a Spanish painter.
Nicolás de Villacis (9 September 1616 – 8 April 1694) was a Spanish Baroque painter from Murcia, a disciple of Diego Velázquez.
He met Velázquez (their relationship is reported by Antonio Palomino) in Madrid during his youth, and later studied in Italy, where he is documented in 1643 and where he established an atelier at Como. He returned to Murcia around 1650, where he executed his most famous works, the mural paintings of the Trinity Convent.
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Who was Nicolás de Villacis?
Spanish painter (1616-1694)
When was Nicolás de Villacis born?
Nicolás de Villacis was born on 9 September 1616 in Murcia.
When did Nicolás de Villacis die?
Nicolás de Villacis died on 8 April 1694 in Murcia.
What was Nicolás de Villacis's occupation?
Nicolás de Villacis was a painter.
What nationality was Nicolás de Villacis?
Nicolás de Villacis was Spanish.
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