Toledo Cathedral
Between 1640 and 1649, he became one of the earliest painters in Spain to adopt the Baroque style. A notable example is the large altarpiece made for the Capuchins, in a style reminiscent of Pieter Paul Rubens or Anthony van Dyck. In 1649, he provided decorations to celebrate the arrival of Mariana of Austria, to become Queen, which brought him to the attention of the Court. He also maintained close ties to Toledo Cathedral, creating numerous canvases and frescoes; notably for the famous "Chapel of the Eighths" (the Ochavo). In 1653, he was named the official "Painter of the Cathedral", and would retain that position until his death.