Baroque artist Cristobal de Villalpando was born in 1649, in Mexico City. He came from an important family and because of this, in addition to his art, he served in the local militia, moving up from ensign to captain. He was married and had 4 children.
A prolific painter, he created numerous religious works and portraits as well as a depiction of Mexico City's square. He also served a several terms as director of the painter's guild. He initially followed the style of Peter Paul Rubens, but as time passed, moved away from the bright, bold colors and employed smudging, meticulous brushstrokes and dramatic artificial light depending on the patron's wishes and certainly the constraints of his subject matter.
He included his self portrait in the Apparition of St. Michael on Mt. Gargano, in the bottom right corner.
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