This biographical entry documents the life and professional career of Juan Andrés Rodríguez, a twentieth-century Cuban artist frequently referred to by the pseudonym El Monje. Born and raised in Sancti Spíritus, he formally studied at a local vocational center before specializing in painting and drawing. The text highlights his involvement with the Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba and outlines several solo and collective exhibitions held in locations ranging from Havana to Jamaica. Additionally, it notes his artistic achievements, specifically a series of drawing prizes earned in the late 1980s. The overview concludes with a selection of bibliographic references that further validate his co ...