A Life of Color and Devotion Miguel Cabrera lived during a period when the Mexican Baroque shaped the visual identity of a colonial society. Born in 1695, he became a figure of great importance to both the religious orders and the wealthy elite of his time. His hands were busy with more than just paint; he was also a designer who understood how to decorate the spaces where people gathered for prayer and social prestige. His work reflected the needs of a changing landscape. He moved between the quiet, solemn requirements of the church and the more personal, grander tastes of the colonial upper…