Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
José del Castillo
En torno a este lugar estuvo la Casa de Montora donde nació en 1737 José del Castillo pintor del paisaje madrileño
In this vicinitiy was located the Casa de Montora where José del Castillo, painter of the Madrid landscape, was born in 1737.
Erected 2014 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1737.
Location. 40° 25.03′ N, 3° 42.703′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is at the intersection of Plaza de Ramales and Calle de Vergara, on the right when traveling south on Plaza de Ramales. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Vergara 16, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660) (a few steps from this marker); Juan Gómez de Mora (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Bautista Sachetti (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerta de Xagra / Xagra Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Las Monarcas Trastámara (about 90 meters away); Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate (about 120 meters away); Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial (about 120 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . José del Castillo (Wikipedia).
"José del Castillo (14 October 1737, Madrid - 5 October 1793, Madrid) was a Spanish painter and engraver in the Neoclassical style. Many of his paintings were done for tapestries."(Submitted on May 17, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.