Bishop Diego Ramírez de Villaescusa and his Relationship with Flemish Art

This paper discusses the figure of Bishop Diego Ramírez de Villaescusa and his role as a consumer and principal of Flemish works of art. We are faced with a character integrated into the circles of political power, close to the last humanistic and cultural tendencies, whose professional career allowed him to approach the main artistic focuses of his time. As the main chaplain of the chapel of Juana, he had the opportunity to accompany her on her Flemish journey, thus accessing the luxury and sophistication of the Court of Philip the Beautiful. We will see how, taking advantage of the contacts... Mehr ...