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El niño de las pulgas

El niño de las pulgas

Book 2001

Tells a story inspired by the painting Niño espulgándose (Boy picking fleas) in which Juanito, a beggar boy, fleeing from soldiers of the king who believe he is a thief, encounters the artist Bartolomé Murillo, who decides to use him in a painting and employ him in his studio. Includes information on Murillo and his times.