Lorentz Pasch the Younger: A Baroque Visionary Lorentz Pasch the Younger (1606 – 1670), born in Seville, Spain, stands as a significant figure within the Spanish Baroque artistic landscape. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Velázquez and Zurbarán, Pasch’s distinctive style—characterized by dramatic lighting, meticulous detail, and emotionally charged religious narratives—earned him recognition and enduring admiration. His oeuvre reflects the fervor of the Counter-Reformation era and embodies the aesthetic ideals prevalent in Habsburg Spain. Early Life & Training: Little is known…