Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo was an artist whose active period spanned the mid-17th century, documented from 1618 to 1670. His sustained output over these five decades established him as a significant figure in the period’s artistic production.

The artist is represented in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Eight works attributed to Murillo are represented in institutional holdings, specifically four paintings, three drawings, and one print. His represented oeuvre encompasses both portraiture and religious subjects. Key paintings in museum collections include the devotional pieces The Infant St. John the Baptist and The Nativity, alongside significant portraits such as Don Andrés de Andrade y la Cal and A Knight of Alcántara or Calatrava. The existence of preparatory studies, such as the drawing Standing Male Figure: Study for a Portrait, confirms his systematic approach to his compositions.

The historical significance and age of his output mean that Bartolomé Estebán Murillo paintings and prints are often available through the public domain. This institutional accessibility ensures that his artwork is preserved and available as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and scholarship.