Diego de Arroyo
Diego de Arroyo (1498–1551), a Spanish miniature painter born in Toledo, is supposed to have studied either in Italy or under an Italian master. His delicate miniature portraits gained him much renown, and the appointment of painter to Charles V. He also illuminated choir-books for the cathedral of Toledo. Arroyo died in Madrid in 1551.
Diego de Arroyo
- Born
- 1498 · Toledo.
- Died
- 1551 · Madrid.
- Nationality
- Spain
- Occupation
- painter · illuminator
- Fields
- portrait
- Languages
- Spanish
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Diego de Arroyo (1498–1551), a Spanish miniature painter born in Toledo, is supposed to have studied either in Italy or under an Italian master. His delicate miniature portraits gained him much renown, and the appointment of painter to Charles V. He also illuminated choir-books for the cathedral of Toledo. Arroyo died in Madrid in 1551.
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Born at Toledo in 1498, died in Madrid in 1551.
The recorded working language is Spanish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. Positions recorded include court painter.
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