Claudio Coello (March 2, 1642 - April 20, 1693) was a Spanish Baroque painter, known primarily for his religious paintings. He was born in Madrid to Portuguese sculptor Faustino Coello and Spanish noblewoman Margarita de Sandoval. He studied with Velazquez, who later made him one of his regular artists. After training in Rome he worked on many churches and public buildings in Madrid, with his most famous work being in the sacristy of El Escorial which is filled with portraits of priests and courtiers.

10 Most Exceptional Artwork of Claudio Coello

1. Communion of St.Teresa of Avila 1515-82 c.1670

2. Crucifixion 1635

3. Dona Nicolasa Manrique de Mendoza y Velasco 1675-1710 c.1690-92

4. Holy Communion of Charles II 1661-1700 and his Court 1690

5. Holy Family

6. King Charles II 1675-80

7. La Sagrada Forma 1685-90

8. Mariana of Austria Queen of Spain 1634-96 c.1685-93

9. Portrait of a child called Caterina aged one

10. Portrait of a Young Man in Armour