Juan Martínez Montañés (1568 - 1649)

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Juan Martínez Montañés

Juan Martínez Montañés, born on March 16, 1568, in Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Spain, and passing away on June 18, 1649, was a luminary of the Spanish Baroque sculpture scene, heralded as "el Dios de la Madera" (the God of Wood) for his unrivaled mastery in wood carving. His contributions significantly shaped the Sevillian school of sculpture, where he introduced the innovative encarnación technique, imbuing his wooden sculptures with lifelike skin tones​​.

Montañés is celebrated for his exceptional naturalism and precision in depicting human anatomy, setting him apart from many contemporaries. His works, characterized by their graceful forms and devout expressions, often encapsulated the religious fervor of the era. Notable pieces include the highly revered 'Saint John the Baptist', showcased at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and 'Cristo de la Clemencia', housed in the Seville Cathedral, each illustrating his skillful handling of wood and keen attention to anatomical detail​​​​.

Throughout his life, Montañés enjoyed significant acclaim, not only within Spain but also internationally, with some of his works making their way to the Spanish Americas. This broad recognition is a testament to his influence on and contribution to the Baroque artistic movement. His legacy persisted through his students, including notable figures such as Juan de Mesa, and through his son, Alonzo Martínez, ensuring the continuation of his stylistic and technical innovations in sculpture​​.

For collectors and art and antiques enthusiasts, Montañés's works remain pivotal, embodying the spiritual and artistic zeitgeist of 17th-century Spain. His sculptures are not just artistic marvels but also cultural artifacts that offer insights into the era's religious and social contexts.

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Date and place of birt:16 march 1568, Alcalá la Real, Spain
Date and place of death:18 june 1649, Sevilla, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Sculptor
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Renaissance

Creators Spain

Gregorio Fernández (1576 - 1636)
Gregorio Fernández
1576 - 1636
Cristina BanBan (1987)
Cristina BanBan
1987
Cristina Iglesias (1956)
Cristina Iglesias
1956
Martín Rico y Ortega (1833 - 1908)
Martín Rico y Ortega
1833 - 1908
Jusepe de Ribera (1591 - 1652)
Jusepe de Ribera
1591 - 1652
 Quintilianus (35 - 96)
Quintilianus
35 - 96
Julio González (1876 - 1942)
Julio González
1876 - 1942
Adolfo Giard Larrauri (1860 - 1916)
Adolfo Giard Larrauri
1860 - 1916
Valeriano Dominguez Becker (1833 - 1870)
Valeriano Dominguez Becker
1833 - 1870
Juan van der Hamen y León (1596 - 1631)
Juan van der Hamen y León
1596 - 1631
Alexandre de Rickver (1856 - 1920)
Alexandre de Rickver
1856 - 1920
Francesc Ribalta (1565 - 1628)
Francesc Ribalta
1565 - 1628
Santiago Rusiñol (1861 - 1931)
Santiago Rusiñol
1861 - 1931
Carlos de Aes (1829 - 1898)
Carlos de Aes
1829 - 1898
Bartolomé Román (1587 - 1647)
Bartolomé Román
1587 - 1647
Ferrer Bassa (1285 - 1348)
Ferrer Bassa
1285 - 1348

Creators Renaissance

Ludwig Krug (1490 - 1532)
Ludwig Krug
1490 - 1532
Daniel Meisner (1585 - 1625)
Daniel Meisner
1585 - 1625
Gregorio Fernández (1576 - 1636)
Gregorio Fernández
1576 - 1636
Martin Schongauer (1448 - 1491)
Martin Schongauer
1448 - 1491
Léon Davent (XVI century - XVI century)
Léon Davent
XVI century - XVI century
Baldassarre Castiglione (1478 - 1529)
Baldassarre Castiglione
1478 - 1529
Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
Peter Paul Rubens
1577 - 1640
Marcus Gerards II (1561 - 1636)
Marcus Gerards II
1561 - 1636
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Michele Tosini (1503 - 1577)
Michele Tosini
1503 - 1577
Giovanni Antonio Roffeni (1580 - 1643)
Giovanni Antonio Roffeni
1580 - 1643
Andrea del Verrocchio (1435 - 1488)
Andrea del Verrocchio
1435 - 1488
Francesco Brambilla II (1530 - 1599)
Francesco Brambilla II
1530 - 1599
Filippo Lippi (1406 - 1469)
Filippo Lippi
1406 - 1469
Bernardino Fungai (1460 - 1516)
Bernardino Fungai
1460 - 1516
Jacopo da Pontormo (1494 - 1557)
Jacopo da Pontormo
1494 - 1557
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