Alonso Berruguete Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 4 pages of information about the life of Alonso Berruguete.

Alonso Berruguete Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 4 pages of information about the life of Alonso Berruguete.
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Alonso Berruguete (ca. 1486-1561) was the greatest Spanish sculptor of the 16th century. He evolved a personal mannerist style that is highly expressive and emotional.

Alonso Berruguete was born in Paredes de Navas, Valladolid, the son of Pedro Berruguete, Spain's first major Early Renaissance painter. Pedro was trained in Italy, and it is understandable that he would want his son to have an Italian formation. Alonso was in Florence from about 1504, the year of his father's death, until about 1517. He also spent time in Rome during this period.

Berruguete's original purpose was to train as a painter, but he had the opportunity to study sculpture under Michelangelo, whom he is said to have assisted in the execution of some works. Berruguete received minor commissions, such as the completion of paintings and sculptures left unfinished by other artists.

On his return to Spain, Berruguete executed an alabaster relief, the...

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