Francisco Ruiz Gijón

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Nationality Spanish Died 1720, Seville, Spain Movement Baroque Period Baroque		Name Francisco Gijon Known for Sculpture Role Artist

Born 1653 Utrera, Spain

Francisco ruiz gijon y el cachorro de triana

Francisco Ruiz Gijón (Utrera, 1653 - Seville, 1720) was a Spanish sculptor of the Baroque period. 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.

Works

Francisco Ruiz Gijón Francisco Antonio Ruiz Gijn Sevillapedia

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.

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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.)