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Pedro Hernández
Salamanca - Iglesia de Sancti Spiritus 21.jpg
Guardian Angel
Sancti Spiritus Church, Salamanca
Born 1585?
Salamanca, Spain
Died 1665
Salamanca, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Known for Sculpture
Movement Mannerism, Baroque

Pedro Hernández (Salamanca, 1585? – 1665) was a Spanish sculptor, drawer and engraver. He belongs to the Castilian school, being a contemporary artist of Gregorio Fernández. He mainly created religious works. His artistic language evolved from the Mannerism to a full Baroque style. He worked in the province of Salamanca.

Works

Sancti Spiritus Church

  • Guardian Angel

Brotherhood of Vera Cruz

  • Sainte Helena
  • The Descent from the Cross
  • The three Marys and the Holy Sepulchre

San Julián Church

  • The Annunciation (atrib.)

Descargamaría Chapel, (Cáceres)

  • Jesus carrying the cross

See also

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