Gregorio Fernández

Gregorio Fernández ( * 1576 in Sarria, † 1636 in Valladolid, also Gregorio Hernández ) was a Spanish sculptor.

Life

Fernández studied in Valladolid, where he established his own workshop about 1605. He made with wood carved and painted altar figures a name. He renounced bright colors and gold, and instead chose a simple, natural-looking color.

Fernández ' Christ statues are of dramatic urgency, and her charisma makes the finest examples of Spanish baroque.

Works (selection)

Saint Sebastian, Museo Nacional de Escultura

Baptism of Jesus ( 1624-28 ), Museo Nacional de Escultura

Teresa of Ávila ( 1625), Museo Nacional de Escultura

Christ died ( 1605 ), El Pardo (Madrid )