17th-Century, Diego De Borgraf (Circle), The Death Of St Francis Xavier lithograph It was probably exhibited in

It was probably exhibited in 1889/1890

perhaps a little resistance to having her portrait painted

Thaler enjoyed working in this style

A few minor paint losses

Hooper’s impressionistic approach seems to blend English traditions and the new French styles

17th-Century, Diego De Borgraf (Circle), The Death Of St Francis Xavier lithograph It was probably exhibited inThis late 17th century oil painting from the circle of Flemish painter Diego de Borgraf (1618 1686) depicts the death of St Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic missionary. Stylistically, its highly reminiscent of Spanish colonial art produced in Mexico and de Borgraf is considered the first Baroque painter in Puebla. Story Diego de Borgraf arrived in Mexico in 1640 having travelled over with Bishop Don Juan de Palafox and fellow artist Pedro Garcia