Juan Sánchez Cotán
Spanish artist (1560–1627) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Juan Sánchez, see Juan Sánchez (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Cotán.
Juan Sánchez Cotán (June 25, 1560 – September 8, 1627) was a Spanish Baroque painter, a pioneer of realism in Spain. His still lifes and bodegones were painted in an austere style, especially when compared to similar works in the Netherlands and Italy.
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Juan Sánchez Cotán | |
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Born | June 25, 1560 |
Died | September 8, 1627(1627-09-08) (aged 67) |
Nationality | Spanish |
Known for | Bodegónes, Religious paintings |
Movement | Spanish Baroque |
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