Murillo, Bronze statue in Paseo del Prado, Spain
The monument features a bronze figure of painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo standing on a two-tier pedestal made of limestone and granite.
Created in 1861 by sculptors Sabino Medina, José Lois Ibarra, and Juan José Sánchez Pescador, the statue stands as a replica of the original in Seville.
The statue forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, representing Spain's dedication to arts and sciences.
Located near the Prado Museum entrance, the monument reaches 5 meters in height and displays an emblem with a palette and brush on its pedestal.
The pedestal contains specific architectural elements including a blind oculus adorned with a garland and the inscription MURILLO on its upper section.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1861
Creator: Sabino Medina, José Lois Ibarra, Juan José Sánchez Pescador
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: Plaza Murillo
GPS coordinates: 40.41263,-3.69204
Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:05
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