Francisco Salzillo

Francisco Salzillo (1707–1783) was a Spanish sculptor.

Also recorded as Francisco Zarcillo y Alcázar; Francisco Sarcillo y Alcaraz; Francisco Sancillo y Alcaraz; Francisco Salcillo y Alcaraz; Francisco Zarcillo y Alcaraz; Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz.

Francisco Salzillo in brief

Born
1707
Died
1783
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Murcia
Contents

Overview

Born at Murcia in 1707, died at Murcia in 1783.

In detail

training under Nicolás Salzillo is recorded. the recorded working language is Spanish.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Baroque and Rococo. religious sculpture as genre is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francisco Salzillo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2628789: Francisco Salzillo

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