Francisco Pons Arnau: A Valencian Painter of Light and Life Francisco Pons Arnau, born in Valencia, Spain, in 1886, was a significant figure in the landscape and portrait painting traditions of his era. His life, intertwined with the artistic legacy of his family – notably his father-in-law, Joaquín Sorolla Bastida – saw him evolve from a student deeply influenced by a master to a respected artist in his own right, capturing the essen…