José de Mora (1642 - 1724) - photo 1

José de Mora

Jose de Mora was a Spanish sculptor renowned for his contributions to Baroque art. Born in Baza in 1642, Mora was the eldest son of sculptor Bernardo de Mora and notably a pupil of Alonso Cano. His career was distinguished early on when he moved to Madrid in 1669, two years after Cano's death, to work with Sebastián de Herrera Barnuevo, another of Cano's pupils. Mora's reputation was further solidified in 1672 when he became a sculptor for King Charles II, highlighting his significance in the Spanish royal court.

Mora's work is celebrated for its expressive minimalism and austere style, a deviation from his mentor Cano's approach, yet achieving a distinct artistic effectiveness. His sculptures, particularly those of religious figures, are characterized by a unique blend of realism and emotion, making them profound objects of devotion. Notable works include the Christ of Mercy and Our Lady of Sorrows in Granada, among others found in the cities of Jaén, Seville, Valladolid, and Córdoba​​​​.

One of Mora's masterpieces, the Virgin of Sorrows, is held in high esteem for its technical virtuosity. This painted pinewood bust, adorned with ivory and glass to achieve lifelike details, exemplifies Mora's skill in using realistic details to evoke emotional resonance. This piece, among others, underscores Mora's contribution to Spanish Baroque sculpture and his ability to convey intense emotion through his art​​.

Mora's legacy is preserved in various collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, which houses his bust of the Virgin of Sorrows. His works continue to be a focal point for scholars and enthusiasts of Baroque art, as seen in exhibitions and the digital archives of Wikimedia Commons, offering insight into his contributions to the art world​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:1 march 1642, Baza, Spain
Date and place of death:25 october 1724, Granada, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Sculptor
Art school / group:Granada School
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Baroque

Creators Spain

Eva Navarro (1967)
Eva Navarro
1967
Modest Urhel (1839 - 1919)
Modest Urhel
1839 - 1919
Ceferí Olivé i Cabré (1907 - 1995)
Ceferí Olivé i Cabré
1907 - 1995
Ferrán Garcia Sevilla (1949)
Ferrán Garcia Sevilla
1949
Giovanni Battista Castello (1509 - 1569)
Giovanni Battista Castello
1509 - 1569
Isidore Gil Gabilondo (1843 - 1917)
Isidore Gil Gabilondo
1843 - 1917
Juan de Pareja (1606 - 1670)
Juan de Pareja
1606 - 1670
Ricardo Balaca (1844 - 1880)
Ricardo Balaca
1844 - 1880
Vicente Lopez Portagna (1772 - 1850)
Vicente Lopez Portagna
1772 - 1850
Emilio Sánchez Perrier (1855 - 1907)
Emilio Sánchez Perrier
1855 - 1907
Juan de Valdés Leal (1622 - 1690)
Juan de Valdés Leal
1622 - 1690
Federico Madraso (1815 - 1894)
Federico Madraso
1815 - 1894
Lucio Marineo Siculo (1444 - 1533)
Lucio Marineo Siculo
1444 - 1533
Eduardo Chillida (1924 - 2002)
Eduardo Chillida
1924 - 2002
Jesús Mari Lazkano (1960)
Jesús Mari Lazkano
1960
Carles Santos (1940 - 2017)
Carles Santos
1940 - 2017

Creators Baroque

Pieter van Laer (1599 - 1642)
Pieter van Laer
1599 - 1642
Pietro della Vecchia (1603 - 1678)
Pietro della Vecchia
1603 - 1678
Juan Ribalta (1597 - 1628)
Juan Ribalta
1597 - 1628
Santino Fortunato Tagliafico (1756 - 1829)
Santino Fortunato Tagliafico
1756 - 1829
Hermannus Collenius (1650 - 1723)
Hermannus Collenius
1650 - 1723
Bon Boullogne (1649 - 1717)
Bon Boullogne
1649 - 1717
Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665)
Nicolas Poussin
1594 - 1665
 A.A. Lejeune (XVIII century - ?)
A.A. Lejeune
XVIII century - ?
Adam Pynacker (1622 - 1673)
Adam Pynacker
1622 - 1673
Francesco Robba (1698 - 1757)
Francesco Robba
1698 - 1757
Abraham Jansz. Bega (1637 - 1697)
Abraham Jansz. Bega
1637 - 1697
Martin Drölling (1752 - 1817)
Martin Drölling
1752 - 1817
Herman Verelst (1641 - 1702)
Herman Verelst
1641 - 1702
Teresa Del Pò (1649 - 1716)
Teresa Del Pò
1649 - 1716
Cornelis de Wael (1592 - 1667)
Cornelis de Wael
1592 - 1667
Pierre Dumonstier I (1540 - 1625)
Pierre Dumonstier I
1540 - 1625
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