Juan Martínez Montañés

Place: Alcalá La Real

Born: 1568

Death: 1649

Biography:

Juan Martínez Montañés (March 16, 1568 – June 18, 1649), known as el Dios de la Madera (the God of Wood), was a Spanish sculptor, born at Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. He was one of the most important figures of the Sevillian school of sculpture. His master was Pablo de Roxas. His first known work, dating to 1597, is the graceful St. Chr...