Alonso de Covarrubias (Torrijos, Toledo 1488–1570) was a Spanish architect and sculptor of the Renaissance, active mainly in Toledo.

Works

Covarrubias' works include:

His first work was associated with Antón Egas and Juan Guas, in a style the transition between late gothic and Plateresque. In the first years of his career he worked principally as a sculptor.

First works as architect:

In Toledo:

  • In 1534 he was named superintendent of the building program at Toledo Cathedral where he planned the New Kings chapel.
  • In 1537 Covarrubias and Luis de Vega were named architects of the Alcázar. Covarrubias built the main façade and the courtyard.
  • (1541- ) Designed and built the Tavera Hospital (Hospital de Tavera), one of his principal buildings.
  • 154_ The façade of Episcopal palace of Toledo
  • Rebuilt the Puerta de Bisagra Nueva.

Other important Works:

Sources

  • José Camón Aznar (1973). Arquitectura y orfebrería españolas del siglo XVI. Espasa Calpe. ISBN 978-84-239-5217-5.
  • Bertrand Jestaz (1995). The art of the Renaissance. Abrams. ISBN 978-0-8109-1948-8.


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