1710–1773

Marcos Zapata

Marcos Zapata, also known as Marcos Sapaca Inca, was a Quechua artist born in 1710 in Cusco, Viceroyalty of Peru. He was active in the visual arts throughout the 18th century and died in 1773, leaving a notable artistic legacy.

Marcos Zapata
DescriptionEditorial portrait of Marcos Zapata.

Biography

Marcos Zapata, also called Marcos Sapaca Inca, was born in 1710 in the city of Cusco, located in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Belonging to the Quechua people, he distinguished himself as an artist engaged in the visual arts during his lifetime. Marcos Zapata was an active figure in the arts throughout the 18th century. Through his work, he contributed to the cultural heritage of the Viceroyalty of Peru. He died in 1773, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy tied to his ethnic and geographic origins.

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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Marcos Zapata; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.

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