The Master of Seville: The Life and Legacy of Sebastián de Llanos y Valdés In the vibrant, sun-drenched streets of seventeenth-century Seville, a period defined by the dramatic intensity of the Spanish Baroque, the name Sebastián de Llanos y Valdés resonates with the profound gravity of a true master. Born around 1605, Llanos emerged from the heart of Andalusia, a region then pulsating with religious fervor and artistic innovation. Hi…