Francisco Salzillo (1707 - 1783)

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Francisco Salzillo

Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz, a Spanish sculptor born in Murcia in 1707, was an iconic figure of the 18th century, particularly renowned for his Baroque style that beautifully transitioned into Rococo and Neoclassicism. The son of an Italian wood sculptor, Nicolás Salzillo, Francisco was deeply influenced by his father's craft and the local artistic milieu of Murcia. He became the most prominent member of his artistic family, taking over the family workshop at a young age and later establishing a small academy​​​​​​.

Salzillo's work is distinguished by its emotional depth and the naturalistic portrayal of religious themes, often in polychromed wood. Unlike his predecessors who focused on the drama of religious scenes, Salzillo explored naturalistic beauty, founding the Murcian School of Sculpture. His main works, such as "La Cena" (The Last Supper), "La Oración del Huerto" (The Agony in the Garden), and "El Prendimiento" (The Arrest), showcase his mastery in capturing serene beauty and human emotion. These pieces are celebrated for their expressive detail and the lifelike portrayal of biblical scenes​​.

The Salzillo Museum in Murcia houses his most representative works, including the famous "Bethlehem" and eight procession steps known as "Good Friday" pieces, among other significant iconographic models and sculptures. Salzillo's legacy lives on through these works, cementing his status as a master of color and form, and as a sculptor who blurred the lines between painting and sculpture​​.

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Date and place of birt:12 may 1707, Murcia, Spain
Date and place of death:2 march 1783, Murcia, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Sculptor
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Neoclassicism, Rococo

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Egbert van Heemskerck I (1610 - 1680)
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Andreas Christian Julius Giem (1769 - 1863)
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Francesco Robba (1698 - 1757)
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Ignaz Elhafen (1658 - 1715)
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Willem van Mieris (1662 - 1747)
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1662 - 1747
Anton Michelsen (1809 - 1877)
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Domenico Piola (1627 - 1703)
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François Gérard (1770 - 1837)
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Jan Porcellis (1583 - 1632)
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