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

Adriana Oliver (1990)
Adriana Oliver
1990
Horst G. Loewel (1939)
Horst G. Loewel
1939
El Greco (1541 - 1614)
El Greco
1541 - 1614
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (1678 - 1755)
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt
1678 - 1755
Salvador Viniegra (1862 - 1915)
Salvador Viniegra
1862 - 1915
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez (1779 - 1860)
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez
1779 - 1860
Francisco Risi (1608 - 1685)
Francisco Risi
1608 - 1685
Isidre Nonel (1872 - 1911)
Isidre Nonel
1872 - 1911
José de Madrazo y Agudo (1781 - 1859)
José de Madrazo y Agudo
1781 - 1859
César Manrique (1919 - 1992)
César Manrique
1919 - 1992
Carlos de Aes (1829 - 1898)
Carlos de Aes
1829 - 1898
Victor Patricio Landaluze (1830 - 1889)
Victor Patricio Landaluze
1830 - 1889
Francois Maret (1893 - 1985)
Francois Maret
1893 - 1985
Roberto Mangou (1948)
Roberto Mangou
1948
Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda (1696 - 1766)
Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda
1696 - 1766
Cristina Iglesias (1956)
Cristina Iglesias
1956

Creators Renaissance

Francesco Redi (1626 - 1698)
Francesco Redi
1626 - 1698
Frans Floris I (1516 - 1570)
Frans Floris I
1516 - 1570
Jan Polack (1435 - 1519)
Jan Polack
1435 - 1519
Girolamo Mirola (1530 - 1570)
Girolamo Mirola
1530 - 1570
Cola Rapicano (1451 - 1488)
Cola Rapicano
1451 - 1488
Filippino Lippi (1457 - 1504)
Filippino Lippi
1457 - 1504
Angelos Pitzamanos (1467 - 1535)
Angelos Pitzamanos
1467 - 1535
Bernardo Daddi (1280 - 1348)
Bernardo Daddi
1280 - 1348
Lucas van Doetecum (1501 - 1579)
Lucas van Doetecum
1501 - 1579
Lucio Marineo Siculo (1444 - 1533)
Lucio Marineo Siculo
1444 - 1533
Jacopo Tintoretto (1518 - 1594)
Jacopo Tintoretto
1518 - 1594
Sandro Botticelli (1445 - 1510)
Sandro Botticelli
1445 - 1510
Gentile Bellini (1429 - 1507)
Gentile Bellini
1429 - 1507
Martin Waldseemüller (1472 - 1520)
Martin Waldseemüller
1472 - 1520
Bernardino Fungai (1460 - 1516)
Bernardino Fungai
1460 - 1516
Martin Schongauer (1448 - 1491)
Martin Schongauer
1448 - 1491
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