Diego de Arroyo
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Diego de Arroyo, a miniature painter, who was born at Toledo
in 1498, is supposed to have studied either in Italy or under an Italian master. His delicate miniature portraits
gained him much renown, and the appointment of painter to Charles V
. He also illuminated choir-books for the cathedral of Toledo
. Arroyo died at Madrid in 1551.
Toledo, Spain
Toledo's Alcázar became renowned in the 19th and 20th centuries as a military academy. At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 its garrison was famously besieged by Republican forces.-Economy:...
in 1498, is supposed to have studied either in Italy or under an Italian master. His delicate miniature portraits
Portrait miniature
A portrait miniature is a miniature portrait painting, usually executed in gouache, watercolour, or enamel.Portrait miniatures began to flourish in 16th century Europe and the art was practiced during the 17th century and 18th century...
gained him much renown, and the appointment of painter to Charles V
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I, of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his voluntary retirement and abdication in favor of his younger brother Ferdinand I and his son Philip II in 1556.As...
. He also illuminated choir-books for the cathedral of Toledo
Cathedral of Toledo
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Toledo, Spain, seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo....
. Arroyo died at Madrid in 1551.