Ventura Rodríguez (1717–1785): Bridging Baroque and Neoclassical Elegance Ventura Rodríguez Tizon (1717-1785) stands as a pivotal figure in Spanish architectural history, representing the delicate transition between the opulent grandeur of Baroque aesthetics and the restrained refinement of Neoclassical ideals. Born at Ciempozuelos, Spain—the son of a bricklayer—his early life instilled within him an appreciation for craftsmanship and…