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

Creators Spain

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Juan de Surbaran (1620 - 1649)
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Manuel Barron and Carrillo (1814 - 1884)
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Jose Moreno Carbonero (1860 - 1942)
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Adriana Oliver (1990)
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José Camarón Bonanat (1731 - 1803)
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Erwin Bechtold (1925 - 2022)
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Fabrizio Plessi (1940)
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José de Madrazo y Agudo (1781 - 1859)
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1781 - 1859
Secundino Hernandez (1975)
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Anthonis Mor (1519 - 1576)
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Carles Santos (1940 - 2017)
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Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
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Eduardo Balaka (1840 - 1914)
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Isidre Nonel (1872 - 1911)
Isidre Nonel
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Apelles Mestres (1854 - 1936)
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Creators Baroque

Giuseppe Antonio Caccioli (1672 - 1740)
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1672 - 1740
Juan de Hermida (XIX century - ?)
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Francesco de Mura (1696 - 1782)
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1696 - 1782
Adam de Coster (1586 - 1643)
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1586 - 1643
Robert Feke (1705 - 1752)
Robert Feke
1705 - 1752
Johann Peter Molin (1814 - 1873)
Johann Peter Molin
1814 - 1873
Hendrick Goltzius (1558 - 1617)
Hendrick Goltzius
1558 - 1617
Johannes Hals (1613 - 1654)
Johannes Hals
1613 - 1654
Marcus Gerards II (1561 - 1636)
Marcus Gerards II
1561 - 1636
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830
Friedrich Pecht (1814 - 1903)
Friedrich Pecht
1814 - 1903
Philippe de Momper I (1598 - 1634)
Philippe de Momper I
1598 - 1634
Francisco Camilo (1615 - 1671)
Francisco Camilo
1615 - 1671
Elisabeth Henriette Lorimier (1775 - 1854)
Elisabeth Henriette Lorimier
1775 - 1854
Nicolas Robert (1614 - 1685)
Nicolas Robert
1614 - 1685
Carel de Vogelaer (1653 - 1695)
Carel de Vogelaer
1653 - 1695
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