Sol in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
"Jacometrezo"
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
1. "Jacometrezo" Marker
Adjacent to this location was located the house where Giacomo da Trezzo ("Jacometrezo") lived, sculptor to Philip II.
Erected 1992 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.
Location. 40° 25.196′ N, 3° 42.168′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Sol. Marker is on Calle Gran Vía, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Gran Vía 27, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ramón de Mesonero Romanos (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña María de Miranda (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Florida (about 240 meters away); Gioachino Rossini (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Plaza de la Luna (Plaza of the Moon)
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Jacome da Trezzo (Second Wiki).
Excerpt: "Giacomo Nizzola (also sometimes written Nizzolo), better known as Jacome da Trezzo, Jacopo da Trezzo and Jacometrezo (Trezzo sull'Adda , c. 1515 Madrid , 1589) was a sculptor, medalist, lapidary and goldsmith, formative work in Milan and then active in Brussels, London, Madrid in the service of Felipe II, after having worked for Emperor Charles V and the Queen Mary I of England."(Submitted on May 30, 2022.)
2. Jacometrezo (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish").
Excerpt (in translation): "Jacome de Trezzo was born in Milan, territory of the Empire of Charles V, around 1525. Being a Milanese allowed him to learn the art of sculpture in the Italian city where the best and most sophisticated goldsmith workshops were located, and especially the manufacture of armor from all over Europe, and from where orders were sent to all the courts, including the Spanish."(Submitted on May 30, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
2. "Jacometrezo" Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
