Josefa de Óbidos
Josefa de Óbidos (1630–1684) was a Spanish painter and artist.
Also recorded as Josefa Figueira de Ayala; Josefa d'Ayala e Cabreira; Josefa d' Óbidos; Josefa Figuera de Ayala; Josefa D'Obidos; Josefa De Obidos.
Josefa de Óbidos in brief
- Born
- 1630
- Died
- 1684
- Known for
- painter and artist
- Place of birth
- Seville
Overview
Recorded at birth as Josefa de Ayala Figueira.
Also worked under the name Josefa de Óbidos.
Born at Seville in 1630, died at Óbidos in 1684.
In detail
the recorded working language is Spanish.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are still life. Francisco de Zurbarán is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Óbidos. Positions recorded include court painter.
Works named in the authority record are Lactation of St. Bernard and The Penitent Magdalene Comforted by Angels.
Work by Josefa de Óbidos is recorded in the collections of National Museum of Ancient Art, Museu da Misericórdia do Porto, Municipal Museum of Óbidos, Machado de Castro National Museum and National Museum Frei Manuel do Cenáculo.
Sources
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- 1.
“Josefa de Óbidos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q269338: Josefa de Óbidos
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