Francisco Pacheco

1564–1644 · Spanish · 19 artworks

MannerismBaroquePrecise drawingDetailed portraitureReligious iconographyUse of symbolismDidactic compositions

artist bio

Francisco Pacheco was a Spanish painter, art theorist, and instructor. He is best known as the teacher and father-in-law of Diego Velázquez and for his influential book, 'Arte de la Pintura,' which codified artistic practices in Seville.

what you'll learn

Studying Pacheco's work provides insight into the transition from Mannerism to Baroque in Spain, and the importance of art theory during this period. Students can learn about portraiture, religious iconography, and the influence of the Counter-Reformation on art.

related: El Greco

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19 artworks

Cristóbal Mosquera

1599