Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
José del Castillo
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
1. José del Castillo Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
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); Iglesia Parroquial de San Juan / San Juan Parish Church (within shouting distance of 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
this page online
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.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
2. José del Castillo Marker - wide view
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 163 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
