Juan Bautista Maíno

1581–1649 · Spanish · 18 artworks

Baroquetenebrismnaturalismdramatic compositionrealistic portraitureuse of perspective

artist bio

Juan Bautista Maíno was a Spanish Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow and his contributions to the early Baroque style in Spain. He blended elements of the Italian Renaissance with the emerging Baroque aesthetic, influencing later Spanish masters.

what you'll learn

Studying Maíno's work allows students to understand the transition from Renaissance to Baroque art in Spain, focusing on his use of naturalism and dramatic composition. Students can also learn about the influence of Italian masters on Spanish painting.

related: Jusepe de Ribera

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18 artworks

Portrait of a Knight

1623