Routledge - The Cristos yacentes of Gregorio Fernandez Book

Explore the profound impact of seventeenth-century Spanish sacred sculpture in this scholarly work from Routledge. Author Ilenia Colon Mendoza provides a deep investigation into the polychrome sculptures of the supine Christ created by Gregorio Fernandez. This book examines how both the artist and his patrons used these images to connect with the religious literature of the era, creating powerful visual tools that moved the faithful toward devotion. Rather than looking at these works only as parts of larger sculptural groups, Mendoza re-examines them as independent pieces designed for contemplation. This study brings new findings to the field of Spanish art history and visual culture in early modernity. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and art historians interested in how religious imagery was manipulated to achieve specific spiritual goals through highly effective visual storytelling.