Machuca Collection

San Lucas Church in Machuca Village, Atacama Desert, Chile

Palace of Charles V, Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain. In 1526, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V commissioned Pedro Machuca, a student of Michelangelo

The Descent from the Cross, 1547. Artist: Machuca, Pedro (c. 1490-1550)
The Descent from the Cross, 1547. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Renaissance. Spain. Pedro Machuca (1490-1550). Spanish painter and architect. Arrest of Jesus. Treasure of the Royal Chapel. Granada. Andalusia

Holy Family (1531). Altarpiece attributed to Pedro Machuca
Renaissance. Spain. 16th century. Holy Family (1531). Altarpiece attributed to the Spanish painter and architect Pedro Machuca (1490-1550). Central panel. Pulgar Chapel. Cathedral of Granada

High in the Andes Mountains of the Chilean Atacama desert, at close to 14, 000 feet are the El Tatio Geysers. Found there are the vicuna, a protected species and member of the camel family

MACHUCA, Pedro (15th century-1550). Palace of Charles V. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada. Alhambra. Palace of Charles V. Courtyard. Renaissance art

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Amidst the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert in Chile, the humble Machuca Village nestles at the foot of San Lucas Church. Here, Pedro Machuca, a 16th-century Spanish painter, was born, his artistic spirit shaped by the stark beauty of the landscape. In the lush, verdant lands of Andalusia, Spain, the opulent Palace of Charles V in Granada bore witness to the grandeur of the Renaissance. Machuca's brushstrokes, inspired by this period, brought life to his masterpieces. The Descent from the Cross, painted by Machuca around 1547, is a poignant testament to his skill as a Renaissance artist. His Spanish heritage shines through in the intricate details and emotional depth of his work. Another altarpiece, attributed to Machuca, depicts the Holy Family. The tenderness and warmth of the scene contrast sharply with the harsh conditions of Machuca's birthplace in the Andes Mountains, high above 14,000 feet. Though Machuca's life began in the desolate beauty of the Atacama Desert, his art was influenced by the grandeur of the Palace of Charles V in Granada, Spain. His paintings, a beautiful fusion of his heritage and the Renaissance, continue to inspire and captivate audiences today.