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.[1]
Pedro Hernández | |
|---|---|
 Guardian Angel Sancti Spiritus Church, Salamanca | |
| Born | 1585? |
| Died | 1665 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Mannerism, Baroque |
Works
editSancti Spiritus Church
- Guardian Angel
- 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
References
edit- ^ Alfonso Rodriguez G de Ceballos y Antonio Casaseca Casaseca: Escultores Salmantinos del siglo XVIII: Pedro Hernandez. Boletín del Seminario de Estudios de Arte y Arqueología: BSAA, ISSN 0210-9573, Tomo 46, 1980, pags. 407-424. Consultado el 28-1-2010