Miguel Ximénez Pareja

Place: Pareja

Death: 1505

Biography:

Biography and Artistic Contributions

, a prominent Spanish Gothic painter, was born in the 15th century in Pareja, Spain. On May 11, 1484, he was appointed as Ferdinand II of Aragon's court painter, marking a significant milestone in his career. His influence on Bartolomé Bermejo's work is well-documented.

Artistic Career and Notable Works

Ximénez Pareja's artistic career spanned from 1462 to 1505, during which he was actively documented in Saragossa. He had a son, Juan Ximénez, who assisted him in his work. Some of his notable works include:

• Saint John the Baptist, Saint Fabià and Saint Sebastian (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain)
• Saint Michael, Saint Catherine and the Predella with the Resurrection of Christ
• Trinity
• Saint Miquel and Saint Caterina in the Church of Eixea (Saragossa)

• Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain) - [https://Wikioo.org/@/Miguel-Ximenez-Pareja](https://Wikioo.org/@/Miguel-Ximenez-Pareja)
• Cathedral (Saragossa, Spain) - featuring Christ Leading the Patriarchs to the Paradise by Bartolomé Bermejo, influenced by Ximénez Pareja's style

Influence and Legacy

Ximénez Pareja's influence on Bartolomé Bermejo's work is evident in the latter's paintings, such as Crucifixion (Parish church, Daroca, Spain) and Christ Leading the Patriarchs to the Paradise (Institute of Hispanic Art, Barcelona, Spain). Ximénez Pareja's legacy continues to be celebrated through his works, which can be found in various museums, including the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. View more artworks by Miguel Ximénez Pareja and other Spanish Gothic painters on Wikioo.org: [https://Wikioo.org/@/Miguel-Ximenez-Pareja](https://Wikioo.org/@/Miguel-Ximenez-Pareja)