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

Juan Gris (1887 - 1927)
Juan Gris
1887 - 1927
Lorenzo Coullaut-Valera (1876 - 1932)
Lorenzo Coullaut-Valera
1876 - 1932
Juan Ribalta (1597 - 1628)
Juan Ribalta
1597 - 1628
Ramon Pishot-i-Zhirones (1871 - 1925)
Ramon Pishot-i-Zhirones
1871 - 1925
Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705)
Luca Giordano
1634 - 1705
Cristina de Miguel (1987)
Cristina de Miguel
1987
Luis Jimenez Aranda (1845 - 1928)
Luis Jimenez Aranda
1845 - 1928
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso (1612 - 1667)
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso
1612 - 1667
Eugenio Alvarez Dumont (1864 - 1927)
Eugenio Alvarez Dumont
1864 - 1927
Juan de Valdés Leal (1622 - 1690)
Juan de Valdés Leal
1622 - 1690
Antoni Tàpies (1923 - 2012)
Antoni Tàpies
1923 - 2012
Manolo Millares (1926 - 1972)
Manolo Millares
1926 - 1972
Juan de Echevarria (1875 - 1931)
Juan de Echevarria
1875 - 1931
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841 - 1920)
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
1841 - 1920
Aligi Sassu (1912 - 2000)
Aligi Sassu
1912 - 2000
Maria Catalán (1961)
Maria Catalán
1961

Creators Baroque

Jean Louis Counet (1652 - 1721)
Jean Louis Counet
1652 - 1721
Jerzy Semiginovsky-Eleuter (1660 - 1711)
Jerzy Semiginovsky-Eleuter
1660 - 1711
Isaac van Ostade (1621 - 1649)
Isaac van Ostade
1621 - 1649
Jean-Baptiste Baillon III (1715 - 1772)
Jean-Baptiste Baillon III
1715 - 1772
Jan Victors (1619 - 1676)
Jan Victors
1619 - 1676
Johann Martin Metz (1717 - 1790)
Johann Martin Metz
1717 - 1790
 Pseudo-Roestraten (1675 - 1724)
Pseudo-Roestraten
1675 - 1724
Ventura Salimbèni (1568 - 1613)
Ventura Salimbèni
1568 - 1613
Andrea Soldi (1703 - 1771)
Andrea Soldi
1703 - 1771
Claes Jansz. van der Willigen (1630 - 1676)
Claes Jansz. van der Willigen
1630 - 1676
Lodewijk van der Helst (1642 - 1693)
Lodewijk van der Helst
1642 - 1693
Pompeo Ghitti (1631 - 1703)
Pompeo Ghitti
1631 - 1703
Pieter Dircksz. van Santvoort (1604 - 1635)
Pieter Dircksz. van Santvoort
1604 - 1635
Giovanni Andrea Sirani (1610 - 1670)
Giovanni Andrea Sirani
1610 - 1670
Ary Huybertsz. Verveer (1620 - 1680)
Ary Huybertsz. Verveer
1620 - 1680
Hermannus Collenius (1650 - 1723)
Hermannus Collenius
1650 - 1723
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