Which 17th-century Sevillian Baroque master was renowned for his depictions of the Immaculate Conception and everyday urchins?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
- Step 1: According to the official source: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ... was a Spanish Baroque painter... Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women and children. Answer: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Why not the others: Juan Gris, Francisco Goya, and Ignacio Zuloaga were Spanish painters from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries associated with Cubism and costumbrismo.
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