murillo

Thân thiện

A museum visitor admires a painting by Murillo.

Definition

Proper noun A Spanish Baroque painter, active during the 17th century, known for his religious works and genre scenes depicting everyday life, particularly of street children.

Usage Examples

• The museum's collection includes a significant work by Murillo.
• Murillo's style evolved from the dramatic tenebrism of his early period to a softer, more luminous technique.
• Scholars often compare the works of Murillo and his contemporary, Velázquez.

Advanced Usage

• In an art historical context: The term is used to denote a specific period or style within Spanish Baroque painting.
  • The influence of Murillo can be seen in the later works of many Spanish artists.
• As an attributive noun: Used to describe paintings, styles, or periods associated with the artist.
  • The gallery acquired a Murillo sketch. (Meaning: a sketch by Murillo)
  • She is an expert on the Murillo period in Seville.

Variants and Related Words

• Murillesque (adjective): Resembling or in the style of Murillo's paintings, often characterized by sweetness, idealized beauty, and soft lighting.
  • The portrait had a certain Murillesque quality in its treatment of light.

Synonyms

• Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (full name)

Related Phrases and Contexts

• School of Seville: Murillo is a central figure of the Baroque School of Seville.
• Immaculate Conception: A frequent subject in Murillo's religious paintings, for which he developed famous iconographic models.
• Genre painting: Murillo is noted for his sympathetic depictions of beggar children and street scenes, a type of genre painting.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Spanish painter (1617-1682)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Murillo
• Bartolome Esteban Murillo