Juan Bautista Cuiris: A Legacy of Color and Symbolism Juan Bautista Cuiris (born c. 1560, Toledo, Spain—died after 1630) was a Spanish painter who flourished during the Baroque period, primarily known for his vibrant depictions of religious subjects infused with indigenous symbolism drawn from Mexico. While biographical details remain scarce, Cuiris’s artistic output speaks volumes about the cultural exchange between Europe and Mesoam…