Anónimo cuzqueño (active during XVI, XVII and XVIII cent.)

• Were Peruvian painters active during XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries.

• Various authors some known and other anonymous who worked in workshops jointly under the direction of a recognized teacher.

• Cuzco painting is characterized by the use of exclusively religious themes, and the predominance of red, yellow and earth colors.

• They are also notable for their abundant use of gold leaf.

• During the sixteenth century and the beginning of the seventeenth century Cusco painting was influenced by Italian and Flemish painters.

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