Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas facts for kids

Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas was a talented Spanish sculptor. He was born in 1727 in San Vicente de Arevalo and passed away in 1782 in Madrid. He created many beautiful artworks, from religious statues to grand public sculptures.

The Life of Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas

Early Life and Training

Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas started his career creating religious art. These early works were mostly statues of saints. In 1741, he moved to Madrid. There, he learned a lot in the workshops of Luis Salvador Carmona, a famous sculptor.

To improve his skills even more, Francisco traveled to Rome. He studied at the Accademia di San Luca. In Rome, he saw many ancient Classical artworks. This experience helped him develop his own unique style. He learned to create large, impressive sculptures.

Important Works in Madrid

Francisco returned to Madrid in 1761. After that, he focused on creating non-religious art. One of his most famous works is the statue of Cybele. This statue is part of the beautiful Fountain of Cybele in the Plaza de Cibeles.

He also made many figures for the Puerta de San Vicente and the Puerta de Alcalá. On the Puerta de Alcalá, he carved a shield. This shield showed the coat-of-arms of the Borbons, the royal family of Spain.

Francisco also helped create the special monument for King Ferdinand VI of Spain after he passed away. For the church of the Salesians, he made statues representing "Abundance," "Justice," and "Time." He also added some decorative putti, which are small, chubby figures often seen in art.

Becoming a Professor and Director

Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas became a Professor. He taught at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. He was also named a court sculptor, meaning he worked for the royal family. In 1765, he became the Director of the Academia. This happened when his mentor, Luis Salvador Carmona, had to leave the position.

Other Notable Sculptures

• "Glory of the Angels" at the church of San Antonio de los Alemanes
• The sepulcher (tomb) of Saint Peter of Alcántara in Arenas de San Pedro
• "Pietà" in Tarazona Cathedral
• "Saint Dominic and Saint Peter of Alcántara" in the Burgo de Osma Cathedral

Images for kids

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  The Mausoleum of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, designed by Francesco Sabatini.

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  The Fountain of Cybele in Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain.

See also

In Spanish: Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas para niños