Juan Rodríguez Juárez: A Legacy of Baroque Portraiture Juan Rodríguez Juárez (1675 – 1728) stands as a testament to the flourishing artistic landscape of the Viceroyalty of New Spain during the late Baroque period. His artistic lineage traced back to Antonio Rodríguez, José Juárez and Luis Juárez—all distinguished painters who had established themselves in Spanish art history—solidified his position within a family renowned for its contributions to the baroque aesthetic. Like many artists of his time, Juárez skillfully blended European artistic conventions with indigenous traditions, produci…