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Alonso Cano Almansa or Alonzo Cano (19 March 1601 – 3 September 1667) was a Spanish painter, architect, and sculptor born in Granada. [1] Biography. Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem.
Alonso Cano (born March 19, 1601, Granada, Spain—died September 3, 1667, Granada) was a painter, sculptor, and architect, often called the Spanish Michelangelo for his diversity of talents. Although he led a remarkably tempestuous life, he produced religious works of elegance and ease.
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Alonso Cano Almansa ( Granada, bautizado el 19 de marzo de 1601 1 -Granada, 3 de septiembre de 1667) fue un pintor, escultor y arquitecto español del Barroco. Es considerado el fundador de la escuela granadina de pintura. Ejerció una gran influencia artística en Andalucía y Madrid.
Conoce la vida y obra de Alonso Cano, uno de los artistas más versátiles del siglo XVII español. Descubre sus dibujos, diseños, arquitectura, escultura y pintura en el Museo del Prado.
Learn about Alonzo Cano, a prominent artist of the Spanish Baroque period, who worked in various media and styles. Explore his biography, works, and controversies on Wikiart.org.
- Spanish
- March 19, 1601
- Granada, Spain
- September 3, 1667
Alonso or Alonzo Cano is one of the great Baroque sculptors of Spain - whose diversity of talent - as sculptor, painter, and architect - has given him the nickname of the "Spanish Michelangelo". A man of explosive temperament, he was active (successively) in Seville, Madrid, then Granada.
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The Virgin and Child. 1645 - 1652. Oil on canvas. Room 017A. With its very straightforward composition, this painting has the serenity and restfulness that characterize many of Alonso Cano´s religious works.
