Jean de la Huerta
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Jean de la Huerta (active c. 1443-1462) was a Spanish sculptor who worked in Burgundy, completing the tomb of John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria at the Chartreuse de Champmol, Dijon. He carved mourning figures (pleurants) and other elements, continuing the tomb sculpture tradition begun by Claus Sluter.
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De la Huerta completed the tomb of John the Fearless at the Chartreuse de Champmol, Dijon. His mourning figures continue the tradition established by Claus Sluter and Claus de Werve.
His Mourner from the Tomb of John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria is held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
De la Huerta continued the tomb sculpture tradition begun by Claus Sluter, carving mourning figures known as pleurants.
De la Huerta was a Spanish sculptor who worked in Burgundy from about 1443 to 1462.
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