Spain, 1661–1725

Lucas de Valdés was a Spain artist.

Lucas de Valdés was a Spanish painter who lived from 1661 to 1725. His artistic formation took place under the guidance of his father, Juan de Valdés Leal, who also served as his teacher. This direct lineage within the family shaped his entry into the profession of painting. Historical records document his work primarily through this relationship and his documented status as an artist in Spain during the early eighteenth century. His career reflects the transmission of skill from father to son within the Spanish artistic tradition of that era.