Alonzo Cano
1601–1667 · Spanish · 14 artworks
Baroqueemotional intensityrefined eleganceclassical influencestenebrismdynamic composition
artist bio
Alonzo Cano was a significant figure in the Spanish Baroque period, known for his contributions as a painter, sculptor, and architect. His work is characterized by its emotional intensity, refined elegance, and classical influences, blending Spanish tradition with Italian Baroque ideals.
what you'll learn
Studying Cano's work allows students to understand the integration of various artistic disciplines within the Baroque style and to analyze the emotional and spiritual depth conveyed through his figures and compositions. Students can learn about the influence of classical ideals on Spanish Baroque art.
14 artworks
St. James the Greater
1635
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Dead Christ Supported by an Angel
1650
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A king of Spain
1643
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St. John the Evangelist giving communion to the Virgin
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St. John the Evangelist at Patmos
1645
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Kings of the Visigoths
1640
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Descent into Limbo
1640
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Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem
1635
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St. John the Evangelist and the Poisoned Cup
1637
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Education of the Virgin
1645
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St. Vincent Ferrer preaching
1645
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Inmaculate Conception
1619
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St. Bernard and the Virgin
1650
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Maria
1648
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