Don Álvaro de Bazán, Bronze monument in Plaza de la Villa, Madrid, Spain.
Description
The monument shows Admiral Bazán in military dress, standing on a grey and white marble pedestal while holding a sword and command staff. The finely cast bronze from Rome displays the seafarer in full command position with careful attention to detail.
History
The monument was dedicated in 1891 by Queen Maria Christina and honors a naval hero from the 16th century. The admiral was known for numerous sea campaigns and triumphs against multiple European nations.
Culture
The inscriptions on the pedestal come from Lope de Vega, a renowned writer of the period. They honor the admiral's naval campaigns and victories against various powers.
Practical
The statue stands on Plaza de la Villa in central Madrid, near the former city hall. The plaza is easily reached by public transportation and sits in an area filled with other sites to visit.
Did you know?
Beneath the admiral's feet lies a shattered banner as a symbol of his power over the sea. This detail shows how the Rome-based artist imbued the bronze casting with symbolic elements to express naval supremacy.
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