JoseRibera (c.1591 1652) spent much of his life in Italy, where the Valencia-born artist was known as lo Spagnoletto (the little Spaniard).
Ribera adored Italy since he was so familiar with it.
mnli hypothesis: Ribera adored Italy since he was so familiar with it. premise: JoseRibera (c.1591 1652) spent much of his life in Italy, where the Valencia-born artist was known as lo Spagnoletto (the little Spaniard).