Background
He was born in the first third of the 18th century in Mexico City, then New Spain"s capital, spanning the years 1714 to 1727.
He was born in the first third of the 18th century in Mexico City, then New Spain"s capital, spanning the years 1714 to 1727.
Son of Baltazar de Páez, student of Nicolás Enríquez. He was known as a great artist of religious pieces with special preference on Marian devotions, and as one of the most prolific artist from de New Spain. His biographer Manuel Touissaint even said «José de Páez flooded the second half of the 18th century with his paintings».
He followed Miguel Cabrera"s style.