Alonso Cano facts for kids
Alonso Cano Almansa (born March 19, 1601 – died September 3, 1667) was a famous Spanish artist. He was a painter, an architect, and a sculptor. Alonso Cano was born in the city of Granada, Spain.
Biography
Alonso Cano learned many artistic skills. He learned about architecture from his father, Miguel Cano. For painting, he studied at the academy of Juan del Castillo. He also learned from Francisco Pacheco, who was the teacher of the famous artist Velázquez. For sculpture, he was taught by Juan Martínez Montañés.
Some of his most well-known sculptures include the Madonna and Child in the church of Lebrija. He also created large figures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Alonso Cano became a very important artist for the Spanish royal family. He was made the first royal architect. He also became a painter for King Philip IV. The King even made him a teacher for the young prince, Balthasar Charles, Prince of Asturias.
In 1652, the King gave him a special job at the Granada Cathedral. He became the chief architect there. His biggest achievement in architecture was designing the front of the cathedral. He designed it late in his life, and it was built after he passed away.
Alonso Cano continued his artistic work throughout his life. He also became a priest later in his life. He died in 1667.
Works Alonso Cano created many beautiful artworks. Here are some of his famous pieces:
- San Vicente Ferrer (praying)
- Virgin of the Olive Tree (1629)
- Inmaculada del Facistol (1655–1656) at the Cathedral of Granada.
- Virgen of Bethlehem
- Bust of Saint Paul
- Head of San Juan de Dios
- Annunciation
- Christ Bound to the Column in the church of the Convento del Stmo. Cristo de la Victoria de Serradilla (Cáceres).
- Entrance of the Cathedral of Granada
- Saint John the Baptist as a Youth (1634) in the National Sculpture Museum (Valladolid).
- St. Anthony Preaching to the Fishes (around 1630) at The Detroit Institute of Arts.
- Christ and the Samaritan Woman (around 1650-1652) at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid.
- The Death of Saint Francis at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid.
- The Christ Crucified (around 1646) at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
Many of Cano's works can be seen at the Prado Museum in Madrid. These include:
- The Crucifixion
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- The Crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa
- A king of Spain
- Two kings of Spain
- The Miracle of the Well
- Saint Bernard and the Virgin
- The Virgin and Child
- The Dead Christ supported by an Angel
Gallery
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Immaculate Conception, c. 1618–20, attributed to Velázquez or Cano
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Saint John and the Poisoned Chalice, c. 1635–37
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Cristo y la Samaritana, Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1640
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Christ Gathering his Robes, 1646
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Cristo crucificado, Christ on the cross, 1646
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Christ and Two Followers on the Road to Emmaus, between 1635 and 1650
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Ideal portrait of a Spanish King, 1643
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St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching, c. 1644–45
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Antony of Padua, 1660–62
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Immaculate Conception
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Saint John the Baptist
See also
In Spanish: Alonso Cano para niños
