Miguel Cabrera
New Spanish Painter (1695–1768)
Miguel Mateo Maldonado y Cabrera was one of the greatest artists of the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain in the 18th century.
A mestizo painter born in Oaxaca, he spent his career in Mexico City creating secular and religious works, including the famous portrait of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Explore the life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the most famous woman in colonial Mexico! Discover the story behind the renowned portrait painted by Miguel Cabrera in the 18th century.
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