VALDÉS LEAL Y LA ARQUITECTURA SEVILLANA

Abstract

Valdés Leal was without doubt the most baroque Spanish painter of the 17th century and the best of ali the Sevillian baroque artists at architectural composition . He was involved in the decoration of the most important buildings constructed in Seville in the second half of the 17th century. Throug­hout his working life he demonstrated his ability as a great scenographer, not only in temporary structures but also in the architectural design of a great number of churches.