Gregorio Fernández: A Castilian Master of Baroque Emotion Gregorio Fernández, a name often whispered in the halls of Spanish art history, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Castilian sculpture during the 17th century. Born in Sarria, Galicia, around 1576 and passing away in Valladolid in 1636, he wasn’t merely a sculptor; he was a master of conveying profound human experience through stone – a skill honed by rigorous training and an unparalleled understanding of anatomy, emotion, and the dramatic power of religious narrative. His legacy isn't defined by grand monuments or revol…