Juan Martínez Montañés

1568

WA-00013742

SculptureBaroque

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None documented

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80%

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Authority Records (1)

WikidataQ610928

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1 cross-verified · 1 single-source

Birth yearArtsy· 85%✓
NationalityArtsy· 85%

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Artist Index
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About

Why this artist matters now

Juan Martínez Montañés, known as el Dios de la Madera, was a Spanish sculptor, born at Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. He was one of the most important figures of the Sevillian school of sculpture, and is known for developing the encarnación sculpting technique.

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Baroque

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Sculpture

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Museum Collections

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Artworks (1)

Saint John the Baptist

1625 · Polychromed wood with gilding

Overall (confirmed): H. 60 5/8 x W. 29 5/8 x D. 27 5/8 in. (154 x 75.2 x 70.2 cm)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Artwork sources (2)

1 published of 5 catalogued · 5 with image

The Met
1 published1 img
+ 1 more source · 4 catalogued, not yet published

Per-Artwork Provenance Chains (top 1)

3 entries · 1 sources

Saint John the Baptist
1625 · Met · 3 prov
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