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

Felipe Orlando (1911 - 2001)
Felipe Orlando
1911 - 2001
Jaume Plensa (1955)
Jaume Plensa
1955
Alonso Miguel de Tovar (1678 - 1752)
Alonso Miguel de Tovar
1678 - 1752
Francisco Risi (1608 - 1685)
Francisco Risi
1608 - 1685
Pedro Flores Garcia (1897 - 1967)
Pedro Flores Garcia
1897 - 1967
José del Castillo (1737 - 1793)
José del Castillo
1737 - 1793
Francisco Bores (1898 - 1972)
Francisco Bores
1898 - 1972
François Batet (1921 - 2015)
François Batet
1921 - 2015
Jose Jimenez Aranda (1837 - 1903)
Jose Jimenez Aranda
1837 - 1903
Juan Genoves (1930 - 2020)
Juan Genoves
1930 - 2020
Juan Garaizabal (1971)
Juan Garaizabal
1971
Joaquín Espalter y Rull (1809 - 1880)
Joaquín Espalter y Rull
1809 - 1880
Josе de Acosta (1540 - 1600)
Josе de Acosta
1540 - 1600
Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734 - 1795)
Francisco Bayeu y Subias
1734 - 1795
Antonio Maria Fabrés y Costa (1854 - 1938)
Antonio Maria Fabrés y Costa
1854 - 1938
Valeriano Dominguez Becker (1833 - 1870)
Valeriano Dominguez Becker
1833 - 1870

Creators Renaissance

Martino Di Bartolomeo (1389 - 1434)
Martino Di Bartolomeo
1389 - 1434
Girolamo da Treviso II (1498 - 1544)
Girolamo da Treviso II
1498 - 1544
Jean Perréal (1455 - 1530)
Jean Perréal
1455 - 1530
Giovan Francesco Penni (1488 - 1528)
Giovan Francesco Penni
1488 - 1528
Andrea Bianchi (1612 - 1640)
Andrea Bianchi
1612 - 1640
Giovanni Bellini (1430 - 1516)
Giovanni Bellini
1430 - 1516
Martin Schaffner (1478 - 1548)
Martin Schaffner
1478 - 1548
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650 - 1718)
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli
1650 - 1718
Vincenzo Di Antonio Frediani (1481 - 1505)
Vincenzo Di Antonio Frediani
1481 - 1505
 L'Ortolano (1480 - 1525)
L'Ortolano
1480 - 1525
Lorenzo Costa II (1537 - 1583)
Lorenzo Costa II
1537 - 1583
Andrea Riccio (1470 - 1532)
Andrea Riccio
1470 - 1532
Giovanni di Ser Giovanni Guidi (1406 - 1486)
Giovanni di Ser Giovanni Guidi
1406 - 1486
Francesco Brambilla II (1530 - 1599)
Francesco Brambilla II
1530 - 1599
Martin Waldseemüller (1472 - 1520)
Martin Waldseemüller
1472 - 1520
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (1386 - 1466)
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi
1386 - 1466
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