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Metaphors and Symbols in Art History

Keywords: Angels, Children, Murillo, Poverty.

Murillo’s figure is one of the most important figures in the Spanish art scene of our time. He created themes using the image of children as indisputable protagonists of their canvases. These themes ranged from the best known biblical episodes, the angels, and as novelty, the poor children as protagonists and witnesses through the art of that social situation that was lived in this century. The cultural and social context of the artist influenced his creative activity and also the art representations of these themes in previous centuries. So through Murillo’s work we can see the painter’s interpretation of these themes and the artistic differentiation of these 17th century children in painting.