In sumptuous paintings, a rising art star updates the 17th-century portrait
- Posted on February 3, 2026
- By CNN
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In sumptuous paintings, a rising art star updates the 17th-century portrait
The painter Nieves González reworks Baroque-era painting codes with contemporary sitters in puffer coats, pool inflatables, and sports jerseys. She gained international attention for her album portrait of Lily Allen late last year — here’s what’s next for the young Spanish artist.
