Diego de Pesquera facts for kids
Diego de Pesquera was an important Spanish sculptor who lived in the 1500s. He was part of two famous art schools: the Sevillian and Granadan schools. We know he worked in the city of Granada around 1563. Later, he was active in Seville from 1571 to 1580. His art style was greatly influenced by the Italian Renaissance and the famous artist Michelangelo. This suggests he might have even trained in Italy.
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Sculptures in Granada
Diego de Pesquera created many beautiful sculptures in Granada. He worked on the main gate of the Sala Capitular at the cathedral. In 1567, he also worked at the church of San Pedro.
Famous Works in Granada
Pesquera made altarpieces for churches in Colomera and Ogíjares. One of his most important pieces from this time is a group of statues. It shows Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the Christ Child. You can find this special artwork in Granada Cathedral.
Sculptures in Seville
Later in his career, Diego de Pesquera moved to Seville. There, he continued to create amazing sculptures.
Works at Seville Cathedral
For the Capilla Real, which is the royal chapel inside Seville Cathedral, he made statues of Saint Justa and Saint Rufina. These saints are very important to Seville. You can also see his detailed carvings, called reliefs, in the chapter-house anteroom at Seville Cathedral. These works are from his last period as an artist.
Other Artworks
Diego de Pesquera didn't only create religious art. He also made sculptures about other topics.
Non-Religious Themes
In 1574, he created statues of famous historical figures. These included Julius Caesar and Hercules. These sculptures were made for a public garden in Seville called La Alameda. Another well-known non-religious work is his Flight of Mercury. This sculpture was displayed in the Plaza de San Francisco in Seville.
