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Francisco Salzillo
Early Modern
Early Modern

Francisco Salzillo

Born 1707 Died 1783 Works span 1755–1755

Francisco Salzillo: The Soul of Baroque Murcia Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz (12 May 1707 – 2 March 1783) was a Spanish sculptor, arguably the most representative image-maker of the 18th century and one of Spain’s greatest masters of the Baroque. He dedicated his entire artistic life to religious themes, primarily polychromed wood sculptures intended for processions commemorating Christ's Passion—particularly Semana Santa Murcia—creati…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Francisco Salzillo's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Francisco Salzillo's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.