Francisco Pacheco (1564 - 1644)

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Francisco Pacheco

Francisco Pacheco del Río, baptized on November 3, 1564, and passing away on November 27, 1644, was a distinguished Spanish painter. Renowned for his dual role as Diego Velázquez's teacher and father-in-law, Pacheco's influence extends beyond his familial ties, contributing significantly to the arts through his seminal textbook, "Art of Painting." This work remains a crucial resource for understanding 17th-century artistic practices in Spain. Often referred to as the "Vasari of Seville," Pacheco's insights into painting theories and reflections on his contemporaries have left an indelible mark on the history of art, despite criticisms of his conventional execution in painting​​.

Pacheco's early life was marked by an immersive education in art, learning from Luis Fernandez and drawing inspiration from Italian masters. His journey included a pivotal sojourn to Madrid and Toledo in 1611 to study the works of El Greco, which further enriched his artistic repertoire. Upon his return to Seville, Pacheco opened an art school, laying the groundwork for his future contributions to art education and theory​​.

His career was notably characterized by his position as the official censor for Seville's Inquisition, which influenced his academic approach to religious subjects. Despite this, his paintings, such as the Last Judgment and Martyrs of Granada, are celebrated for their monumental scale. Pacheco's most enduring legacy, however, may be his influence on Diego Velázquez, whom he mentored for six years. Velázquez's marriage to Pacheco's daughter Juana in 1618 further solidified their personal and professional bonds. Pacheco's "Arte de la pintura" not only provided invaluable biographical information on Spanish painters of his era but also laid down foundational theories on iconography, materials, and technique​​.

For those interested in exploring Francisco Pacheco del Río's works further, notable pieces can be found in prestigious collections, such as the Museo Nacional del Prado, enriching our understanding of his impact on the art world​​.

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Date and place of birt:3 november 1564, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
Date and place of death:27 november 1644, Sevilla, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Educator, Graphic artist, Historian, Painter, Poet
Genre:Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Mannerism, Naturalism

Creators Spain

Jesús Mari Lazkano (1960)
Jesús Mari Lazkano
1960
Salvador Viniegra (1862 - 1915)
Salvador Viniegra
1862 - 1915
Martin Chirino (1925 - 2019)
Martin Chirino
1925 - 2019
Pablo Emilio Gargallo (1881 - 1934)
Pablo Emilio Gargallo
1881 - 1934
Enric Serra i Auqué (1858 - 1918)
Enric Serra i Auqué
1858 - 1918
Aligi Sassu (1912 - 2000)
Aligi Sassu
1912 - 2000
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache (1850 - 1911)
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache
1850 - 1911
Egon Neubauer (1920 - 1991)
Egon Neubauer
1920 - 1991
Roberto Mangou (1948)
Roberto Mangou
1948
Juan Uslé (1954)
Juan Uslé
1954
Louis de Morales (1509 - 1586)
Louis de Morales
1509 - 1586
Juan de Echevarria (1875 - 1931)
Juan de Echevarria
1875 - 1931
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838 - 1874)
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal
1838 - 1874
Jose De Creeft (1884 - 1982)
Jose De Creeft
1884 - 1982
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (1678 - 1755)
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt
1678 - 1755
Manuel Barron and Carrillo (1814 - 1884)
Manuel Barron and Carrillo
1814 - 1884

Creators Baroque

Pietro Antoniani (1740 - 1805)
Pietro Antoniani
1740 - 1805
Cornelis Engelsz. (1575 - 1650)
Cornelis Engelsz.
1575 - 1650
Johann Benjamin Thomae (1682 - 1751)
Johann Benjamin Thomae
1682 - 1751
Francesca Vicenzina (1657 - 1700)
Francesca Vicenzina
1657 - 1700
Giovanni Battista Franco (1510 - 1561)
Giovanni Battista Franco
1510 - 1561
Elena Recco (1654 - 1715)
Elena Recco
1654 - 1715
Francesco Solimena (1657 - 1747)
Francesco Solimena
1657 - 1747
Sigismondo Caula (1637 - 1724)
Sigismondo Caula
1637 - 1724
Joachim von Sandrart (1606 - 1688)
Joachim von Sandrart
1606 - 1688
Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (1850 - 1921)
Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen
1850 - 1921
 Master of the Prodigal Son (XVI century - ?)
Master of the Prodigal Son
XVI century - ?
Thomas Birch (1779 - 1851)
Thomas Birch
1779 - 1851
Giambattista Pittoni (1687 - 1767)
Giambattista Pittoni
1687 - 1767
André Léon Larue (1785 - 1834)
André Léon Larue
1785 - 1834
Meinrad Guggenbichler (1649 - 1723)
Meinrad Guggenbichler
1649 - 1723
Klaes Molenaer (1626 - 1676)
Klaes Molenaer
1626 - 1676