antonio acero de la cruz Biography
Antonio Acero de La Cruz (Bogota, c. From 1590 to 1669) was a painter Bogota of the Kingdom of New Granada. Born in Bogotá in the home of Don Alonso Acero, natural craftsman and Mrs. Zamora Gerónima Gutierrez. In his youth he devoted himself solely to copying paintings by established artists. Antonio continued the tradition of painting. Most of the paintings of Steel are signed and dated with the year that ended, which was very common at the time. His painting was not very original but all his works draws attention Ia thoroughness and detail with which the central figures were executed and especially the way the elaborate dress is embroidered in gold on red and green funds. painter Bogota