Excerpt from Datos Documentales Inéditos para la Historia del Arte Español, Vol. 1: Notas del Archivo de la Catedral de Toledo, Redactadas Sistemáticamente, en el Siglo XVIII
Ha parecido justo hacer mención de otros profesores de me rito, como lo han sido los que pintaron de miniatura en los, libros de coro y los que bordaron de aguja los ornamentos sacerdotales; en una y otra clase se hallan obras de gran dibujo y exquisito gusto. De los primeros bastará hacer aquí memoria de Juan de Salazar, que trabajó á mediados del siglo XVI y princi pios del siguiente unos misales, que yo he hecho encuadernar, y para ellos un Calvario, de cerca de media vara de alto, dedicado al señor Archiduque Alberto, con tan prolijos y exquisitos ador nos, que parece no cabe más en su línea, y de Francisco Obre gón, que en 1654 iluminó las letras iniciales ...del Salterio de vís peras; y por lo tocante a los segundos, merecen también partien lar aprecio Marcos de Covarrubias, Juan de Talavera, Alonso Hernández, Hernando de la Rica, Pedro de Burgos y _esteban Alonso, que bordaron los ornamentos de los senores D. Francis co Jiménez de Cisneros y D. Alonso Fonseca.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compilation of notes and annotations from the archives of the Cathedral of Toledo. The author, a canon and dignitary of the cathedral, delved into these records to uncover details about the artisans and artists who contributed to the embellishment of this magnificent edifice. The book provides insights into the evolution of architectural styles, painting techniques, and artistic patronage in Spain from the Gothic period through the Renaissance and beyond. Through meticulous research, the author unveils the names and contributions of individuals who have long been forgotten, such as Luis de Velasco, a painter whose works were previously attributed to Blas de Prado. This book not only sheds light on the artistic heritage of Toledo Cathedral but also enriches our understanding of the broader history of Spanish art and the role of artisans in shaping cultural and religious expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243850617_0
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