Pedro Hernández (sculptor)

Pedro Hernández
Guardian Angel Sancti Spiritus Church, Salamanca
Born	1585? Salamanca, Spain
Died	1665 Salamanca, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Known for	Sculpture
Movement	Mannerism, Baroque

Pedro Hernández (Salamanca, 1585? – 1665) was a Spanish sculptor, drawer and engraver. He belongs to the Castilian school, being a contemporary artist of Gregorio Fernández. He mainly created religious works. His artistic language evolved from the Mannerism to a full Baroque style. He worked in the province of Salamanca.

Works

Sancti Spiritus Church

• Guardian Angel

Brotherhood of Vera Cruz

• Sainte Helena
• The Descent from the Cross
• The three Marys and the Holy Sepulchre

San Julián Church

• The Annunciation (atrib.)

Descargamaría Chapel, (Cáceres)

• Jesus carrying the cross