Pedro Hernández
Pedro Hernández (Salamanca, 1585? – 1665) was a Spanish sculptor, drawer and engraver. He belongs to the Castilian school, being a contemporary artist of Gregorio Fernández. He mainly created religious works.
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Pedro Hernández
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- Name
- Pedro Hernández
- Born
- 1585?
- Birthplace
- Salamanca, Spain
- Died
- 1665
- Field
- Sculpture
- Movement
- Mannerism, Baroque
- Nationality
- Spain
- Occupation
- sculptor
- Fields
- art of sculpture
- Movements
- Mannerism
- Languages
- Spanish
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His artistic language evolved from the Mannerism to a full Baroque style. He worked in the province of Salamanca.
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• Name — Pedro Hernández • Born — 1585? • Birthplace — Salamanca, Spain • Died — 1665 • Place of death — Salamanca, Spain • Field — Sculpture • Movement — Mannerism, Baroque
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Works
Sancti Spiritus Church • Guardian Angel Brotherhood of Vera Cruz • Sainte Helena • The Descent from the Cross • The three Marys and the Holy Sepulchre San Julián Church • The Annunciation (atrib.) Descargamaría Chapel, (Cáceres) • Jesus carrying the cross
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