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Badajoz
Badajoz (prov.)

Plaza Alta

Juan Marín de Rodezno

c. 1627 - 1706
Bishop of Badajoz, 1681-1706

José Manuel Gamero Gil
2014

Description

Granite and bronze bust, the head and one hand with document are in bronze, the rest of the body is in granite and forms one piece with the pedestal. The document shows a part of the façade of the Plaza Alta.

Inscription(s)

JUAN MARIN
de
RODEZNO
obispo de badajoz entre
1681-1706
fue uno de sus mas ilustres
prelados
ademas de otras muchas obras
promovio la remodelacion de
esta plaza
JUAN MARIN
de
RODEZNO
Bishop of Badajoz between
1681-1706
was one of its most illustrious
prelates
in addition to many other works
he promoted the remodeling of
this square

Signature

gamero gil 2014

Sculptor

José Manuel Gamero Gil (Oliva de la Frontera, Badajoz 1975), Spanish sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

El Blog de Chano, 15 Jan. 2017, Badajoz y sus Esculturas.

Locatie (N 38°52'53" - W 6°58'6") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: esex018; Photograph: 4 September 2017
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