Very little is known about this painter, Juan Francisco Aguilera, of the 16th century, but I think it is important to include him! A contemporary of the Rodriguez Juarez brothers, Nicolas and Juan, his talent is quite evident in the painting below: The Immaculate Conception with Jesuit Saints. Note the exquisite handling of light! The demure, yet satisfied expression of the Virgin surrounded by angels as she looks down upon her firmament. We do know the date of the painting...boldly announced with the Roman Numerals: 1720.
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