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.
Francisco Ruiz Gijón | |
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.jpg) Expiring Christ known as El Cachorro Chapel of el Cachorro, Seville | |
| Born | 1653 |
| Died | 1720 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Baroque |
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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