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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Early Modern
Early Modern

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Born 1618 Died 1682 Works span 1630–1682

A Life Bathed in Andalusian Light Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a name synonymous with the golden age of Spanish Baroque painting, emerged from the vibrant heart of Seville in 1618. His life, though marked by personal tragedy and societal shifts, blossomed into an artistic career that captured the spirit of his time—a period of religious fervor, social change, and burgeoning artistic innovation. Born to Gaspar Esteban, a barber-surgeon,…

133
dated works
36
chapters
1630
first work
1682
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.