The outstanding Aragonese ephemeris of the day recalls that today, November 6, but in 1708, the painter Bartolomé Vicente died.. Son of the royal notary Bartolomé Vicente, who had him out of wedlock, he was baptized on April 15, 1632 in the church of San Miguel de los Navarros. His father financed his painting studies to provide him with a livelihood.
According to Palomino, Vicente studied at the court of Madrid, in the workshop of the painter Juan Carreño de Miranda. He spent seven years at El Escorial, copying the paintings that were found there, and returned to Zaragoza around 1666-1667. In 1669 he married Pabla Josefa Viejo, who died only four years later. Shortly after he was widowed, he married Valera de Eléicegui, daughter of Asensio de Eléicegui, also a painter and friend of Vicente. He had no children from either of these two marriages.
The painter’s studio was located on Coso Street, in Zaragoza, near Veronica Street.. However, theHowever, he gave drawing classes in the house of Urriés, Baron of Ayerbe, where there was a drawing academy. Among his students were the sculptor Gregorio de Messa and the painter and sculptor Jerónimo Secano.
Bartolomé Vicente died on November 6, 1708 and was buried in the parish church of San Felipe in Zaragoza. His legacy as a painter endures to this day, remembering him as an outstanding Aragonese artist of his time.
WHAT IS AN EPHEMERIS?
An ephemeris is an important date or event that is celebrated or remembered on a certain date of the year. These are usually anniversaries of historical events, important discoveries, birthdays of famous people, religious dates, or commemorations of national events.
Ephemerides can be commemorative, educational, or simply informative. Some ephemeris are of global importance, while others may be more locally or regionally relevant. Ephemerides are an important way to remember our past and reflect on its significance for the present and future.
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