Francesc Santacruz i Artigas was a

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of Baroque works. He was active between 1665 and 1721. From a family of sculptors, he worked in the

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of Pere Serra, which he entered in 1665. It is known that, with Domènec Rovira, he participated in the legal

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that demanded that a separate

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for sculptors be formed, and in 1680

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allowed the creation of the ''Cofradía de los Santos Mártires escultores'', which allowed sculptors to freely receive commissions for their works and expenses.

Known works

*''Altarpiece of Saint Severus'' (Sant Sever, San Severo). Cathedral of Barcelona. *''El Nacimiento''. Principal facade of the church of Betlem. 1690

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. *''El Niño Jesús''. Facade of la Rambla of the church of Betlem. 1690 Barcelona *''La Asunción de la Virgen'' Polychrome. Museu Diocesà de Lleida

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Imagen de La Asunción de la Virgen
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