Francisco Ruiz Gijón
Appearance
Francisco Ruiz Gijón | |
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![]() Expiring Christ known as El Cachorro Chapel of el Cachorro, Seville | |
Born | 1653 |
Died | 1720 |
Nationality | Spanish |
Known for | Sculpture |
Movement | Baroque |
Francisco Ruiz Gijón (Utrera, 1653 - Seville, 1720) was a Spanish sculptor of the Baroque period.[1] He belongs to the Andalusian school, following the style of Pedro Roldán. He studied with sculptor Andrés Cansino and developed his artistic career in Seville.
Works
[edit]His works are exclusively religious. He worked for several Catholic churches and brotherhoods. His most important creations are related to the Holy Week processions in Seville.
Imagery
[edit]- Expiring Christ, known as El Cachorro. The face of this image is a realistic portrait of a famous gypsy of Triana, called El Cachorro, literally meaning Little Puppy. 1682.
- Sainte Anne, Church of Santa María Magdalena
- Simon of Cyrene, Church of San Isidoro. 1687.
- Jesus carrying the cross. Brotherhood of San Isidoro. 1688 (partially lost)
- Four Evangelist. Brotherhood of El Museo. 1700. (Atrib.)
Processional Floats
[edit]- The paso for Jesús del Gran Poder. 1692.
- The paso for Cristo del Amor. Church of The Saviour. 1694.
Bibliography
[edit]- Roda Peña, José: Francisco Antonio Ruiz Gijón escultor utrerano. Siarum Editores S.C. ISBN 84-932925-2-4
References
[edit]- ^ Bernales Ballesteros, Jorge, Francisco Antonio Gijón, Sevilla, Diputación Provincial de Sevilla, 1982
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