Juan Nepomuceno Herrera

Juan Nepomuceno Herrera (Leon, Mexico 1818-1878) is a name bound to the history of Mexican art since he is considered one of the leading painters of the 19th century. This book explores his masterfully executed religious paintings and his extraordinary work as a portrait artist. The texts featured herein revisit Herrera's formative years and examine the aesthetic influence of his work as one of the most prominent painters of his time.