artists and art galleries of the world





 
 
   
 

Gregorio Fern�ndez - Spanish Artist From Art History

Art History - Historical Artists > F > Gregorio Fern�ndez

 

Historical Artist - Gregorio Fern�ndez (1576 - 1636)

Gregorio Fernandez was a Spanish sculptor who began his career in Valladolid in 1605. He was a master of the polychrome wooden statue, much like Juan de Juni. However, Fernandez’s style was more realistic. He belongs to the Castilian school of sculpture, following the style of other great artists like Alonso Berruguete, Juan de Juni, Pompeyo Leoni and Juan de Arfe. After his death, Gregorio Fernández left many pupils who followed his style, but he did not have any significant disciples. He achieved great reputation during his life, a good example of this would be the fact that in his tomb in the convent of the Carmen Calzado a portrait of him was placed, painted by his friend Diego Valentín Díaz, accompanied by a text praising his work.

Contemporary Spanish Artists
Art Galleries in Spanish





The-Art-World.com | Contact Us | List Your Art | List Your Art Gallery | Site Map

The Art World - Artists, Art Galleries and Art Information Throughout The Art World