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Perez, Francisco, De Pineda a Spanish painter who flourished at Seville about 1660. He studied under Murillo, and followed his style with considerable success. Among other works, he painted several pictures for the churches and convents at Seville, which show that he was an able disciple of that great master. Perez was a member of … Continue reading “Perez, Francisco, De Pineda”

Perez, Father Andre a Spanish theologian and romance writer, a native of the kingdom of Leon, lived in the early part of the 17th century. He entered the Dominican Order, and attained to the dignity of superior of the convent of the Dominicans in Madrid. His Sermons and his Vie de St. Raymond de I’enafort … Continue reading “Perez, Father Andre”

Perez, Bartolome a distinguished Spanish painter, was born at Madrid in 1634. He studied in the school of Don Juan de Arellano, and attained great excellence in flower painting. His pictures of this kind are composed in a tasteful and delicate style, with a brilliancy and harmony of coloring deserving of high praise. He also … Continue reading “Perez, Bartolome”

Perez, Antonio a learned Spanish prelate, was born in 1559 at Saint-Dominica of Silos. He belonged to the Benedictine Order, which chose him for vicar-general, and he helped to revive among his brethren a taste for learning. He occupied successively the bishoprics of Urgel, Lerida, and Tarragona.. He died at Madrid May 1, 1637. His … Continue reading “Perez, Antonio”

Perez, Andres a Spanish painter, was born at Seville in 1660. He painted historical subjects; also flower-pieces, in which he was more successful. Among his principal works are three on sacred subjects in the sanctuary of S. Lucia at Seville, signed Andres Perez, 1707; and in the sacristy of the Capuchins of the same city … Continue reading “Perez, Andres”

Perez (1Ch 27:3). SEE PHAREZ. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Perez (2) a name common to many Jewish literati, of whom we mention the following: 1. BEN-ELIJA, also called Raph (, also ), a pupil of R. Jechiel of Paris, lived at Corbeil, and died about 1300. He wrote many Tosafoth or … Continue reading “Perez”

Pereyra, Manuel a Portuguese sculptor, was born in 1614. He settled at Madrid, where he attained great distinction, and is regarded as one of the ablest artists that Portugal has produced. He was commissioned to execute a great-number of works. His masterpiece is a large statue of the Savior in the church of the Rosario … Continue reading “Pereyra, Manuel”

Pereyra, Diego a Portuguese painter, was born about the year 1570. Very little is known concerning his life. He died in the year 1640, in the house of a nobleman where he spent his last days. Pereyra had a rare talent for painting conflagration and infernal scenes. He often painted the Burning of Troy and … Continue reading “Pereyra, Diego”

Pereyra, Abraham Israel a Jewish litterateur of some note, was of Portuguese origin, but born in Amsterdam, where he flourished in the middle of the 17th century. He was one of the students of the rablinical college of that city, and was highly esteemed ,for his literary talents;. He wrote in Spanish, Espejo della Vanidad … Continue reading “Pereyra, Abraham Israel”

Peresh (Heb. id. , excrement; Sept. ), the first named of the two sons of Machir the Manassite by his wife Maachah (1Ch 7:16). B.C. cir. 1658. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Peresh 1Ch 7:16. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Peresh PERESH.A son of Machir (1Ch 7:16). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible … Continue reading “Peresh”