Biography of Antonio de

PeredaBy Zoey Choi

Basic Info Was born in Valladolid

in 1611 B.C. All his family members

were artists. He was educated in

Madrid by Pedro de las Cuevas

He died in 1678

Accomplishments Antonio is famous

for his still-lifes. The most well

known of Antonio’s paintings is called “The Knight’s dream.”

Antonio advanced the style in the Baroque era of painting.

QualitiesI would have to say

that the hardships that Antonio faced is quite

worthwhile to read about. He loses

everyone dear to him like his mentor and

got expelled from the court because his

guardian, Giovanni Battista Crescenzi

passed away.

Your Choice

I think the reason Antonio changed

from history paintings to still-lifes is still yet unknown and there is a small chance that a little

story is hid behind it.

Conclusion I think this man’s paintings and

just himself would be an interesting topic to study. Also his paintings can inspire people with a desire to become a painter or just paint still lifes for entertainment.

Bibliography Images and research was done on the

same sties.

http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/p/pereda/biograph.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_de_Pereda

http://www.lindamann.com/otherpainters/pereda.htm