Francisco del Plano facts for kids

Francisco del Plano y García de la Cueva (born 1658 in Daroca – died September 15, 1739 in Zaragoza) was a talented Spanish painter. He created many artworks in areas like Navarra and the Basque Country.

Life of a Painter

Francisco del Plano came from a family of artists. His family in Daroca included painters and people who added gold details to artworks, called gilders. Just like his father, Ambrose of Plano, and his grandfather, Juan Garcia de la Cueva, Francisco started his career as a gilder. He learned his skills in the Guild of St. Luke, which was a group for artists. Francisco spent his younger years living in the city of Zaragoza.

His Famous Works

Francisco del Plano created many important artworks during his life. In 1723, he painted large wall murals, known as frescoes, at the Santiago de Zaragoza church. These frescoes showed scenes from the Battle of Clavijo.

Later, he worked with another artist named Miguel Jerónimo Lorieri. Together, they painted pictures on canvas for the San Agustín (Saint Augustine) Chapel. This chapel is part of the Salvador de Zaragoza Cathedral. Francisco del Plano also made other paintings and murals in different places. These included the Seo de Zaragoza, and the towns of Olite, Corella, and Viana.