The Dawn of a New Baroque Mexico City, mid-seventeenth century. The air in the Franciscan Convent is heavy with the scent of incense and the weight of devotion. José Juárez moves through these spaces not merely as a spectator, but as a creator tasked with making the divine visible. He carries the legacy of his family, having trained within the workshop of his father, Luis Juárez. This lineage provides more than just technical skill; it offers a direct link to the evolving religious landscape of New Spain. His brushwork begins to introduce a new energy to the local tradition. While much of t…