Born on December 23, 1751 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, José Campeche was the son of Tomás Campeche, a slave who bought his freedom. Tomás was a restorer and painter of religious statues thus influencing José at a very young age. Campeche was also influenced by the exiled Spanish court painter Luis Parets Alcázar. Among some of his most notable work […]![]()
