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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( January 1 , 1618 - April 3 , 1682 ) was a Spanish Painter from Seville . He excelled in the painting of light clouds, flowers, water, and drapery, and in the use of color.

He began his art studies under Juan Del Castillo . In 1642 , at the age of 26 he moved to Madrid , where he became a pupil of Velasquez . He returned to Seville in 1645 .

He is best known for his Roman Catholic religious works.


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