Pedro de Bolduque facts for kids
Pedro de Bolduque was a talented sculptor from Spain. He lived a long time ago, from about 1550 to 1595. Pedro came from a family of artists who were originally from a place called Flanders. He mostly lived and worked in two Spanish towns: Medina de Rio Seco and Cuéllar.
Early Life and Family
Pedro de Bolduque was born in Medina de Rio Seco. His family had roots in Flanders, a region in Europe known for its art. They likely came from a town called 's-Hertogenbosch. Pedro's family was all about art, especially carving and putting sculptures together. His brothers were also sculptors, just like him!
How He Learned His Art
When Pedro started his career, he was greatly inspired by other famous sculptors of his time. These included Juan de Juni, Gaspar Becerra, and Esteban Jordan. These artists had all worked in Medina de Rio Seco. Because of this, Pedro's work continued the style they had created. He learned a lot from their amazing art.
Moving to Cuéllar
In 1580, Pedro de Bolduque moved to Cuéllar. There, he opened his own workshop. He also got married to a woman named Ana Velazquez, and they had two children together.
While in Cuéllar, Pedro worked very closely with the Maldonado family. Julian and Gabriel Maldonado were local painters. They often painted and decorated the sculptures that Pedro and his family made. Their work together was very important for art in the Segovia province and nearby areas of Valladolid.
Later Life and Legacy
Pedro de Bolduque later returned to Medina de Rio Seco. He passed away there in 1595. Even after he was gone, his family continued his artistic work. His brothers and nephews kept the sculpting business going. The Maldonado family continued to paint and decorate the sculptures made by Pedro's family for many years.
