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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Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda (1696 - 1766)
Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda
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Francesc Ribalta (1565 - 1628)
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Juan Martínez Montañés (1568 - 1649)
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1568 - 1649
Erwin Bechtold (1925 - 2022)
Erwin Bechtold
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Andrea Belvedere (1652 - 1732)
Andrea Belvedere
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Manuel Rodríguez Lozano (1896 - 1971)
Manuel Rodríguez Lozano
1896 - 1971
Manuel Garcia-Rodriguez (1863 - 1925)
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Juan Garaizabal (1971)
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Waldo Díaz-Balart y Gutiérrez (1931)
Waldo Díaz-Balart y Gutiérrez
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Miguel Angel Campano (1948 - 2018)
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Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda (1911 - 2006)
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Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838 - 1874)
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Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor y Zaragoza (1875 - 1960)
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Aligi Sassu (1912 - 2000)
Aligi Sassu
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Creators Baroque

Charles Bird King (1785 - 1862)
Charles Bird King
1785 - 1862
Hendrick Goudt (1583 - 1648)
Hendrick Goudt
1583 - 1648
Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois (1621 - 1676)
Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
1621 - 1676
Cornelius Johnson (1593 - 1661)
Cornelius Johnson
1593 - 1661
Carlo Saraceni (1579 - 1620)
Carlo Saraceni
1579 - 1620
Jan Weenix (1640 - 1719)
Jan Weenix
1640 - 1719
Evert van Aelst (1602 - 1657)
Evert van Aelst
1602 - 1657
Johann Christoph Storer (1620 - 1671)
Johann Christoph Storer
1620 - 1671
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 - 1764)
Jean-Philippe Rameau
1683 - 1764
Nicolas de Largillière (1656 - 1746)
Nicolas de Largillière
1656 - 1746
Stefano della Bella (1610 - 1664)
Stefano della Bella
1610 - 1664
Joseph Carl Cogels (1785 - 1831)
Joseph Carl Cogels
1785 - 1831
Andreas Ehmann (XVIII century - ?)
Andreas Ehmann
XVIII century - ?
Francesco Caldei (1584 - 1674)
Francesco Caldei
1584 - 1674
Michael Johann Joseph Brokoff (1686 - 1721)
Michael Johann Joseph Brokoff
1686 - 1721
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