José Leonardo: A Baroque Master of Spanish Drama José Leonardo, known also as Jusepe Leonardo (Calatayud, 1601 – Zaragoza, 1652), stands as a pivotal figure in the vibrant tapestry of 17th-century Spanish Baroque painting. Born into a modest family in Calatayud, a city nestled within the province of Zaragoza, his artistic journey began under the tutelage of Eugenio Caxés and later with Pedro de las Cuevas – formative experiences that…