Alonso de Covarrubias
Alonso de Covarrubias (1488–1570) was a Spanish architect and sculptor.
Also recorded as Alonso de Covarruvias.
Alonso de Covarrubias in brief
- Born
- 1488
- Died
- 1570
- Known for
- architect and sculptor
- Place of birth
- Torrijos
Overview
Born at Torrijos in 1488, died at Toledo in 1570.
In detail
the recorded working language is Spanish.
The field of work recorded is architecture. The authority associates the name with Plateresque.
Works named in the authority record are cathedral of the Magdalene, Main staircase (Royal Alcazar of Madrid) and Royal Alcazar of Madrid.
Sources
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- 1.
“Alonso de Covarrubias”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q339190: Alonso de Covarrubias
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- Alphonse MichauxArtist
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