Pedro de Mendoza
Pedro de Mendoza was a prominent 17th-century sculptor recognized as the first baroque artist in Santiago de Guatemala, best known for creating the statue of Jesús Nazareno de la Caída, which has become an iconic symbol of faith and cultural heritage in Guatemala.
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Argentina:
Pedro de Mendoza founded what later became Buenos Aires.
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Uruguay:
Pedro de Mendoza is recognized for founding Buenos Aires.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Mendoza was the first Baroque sculptor of Santiago de Guatemala, carving the image of Jesús de la Caída.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Mendoza carved the image of the Santo Cristo Yacente in 1643.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Mendoza was the first Baroque sculptor of Santiago de Guatemala who carved the image of Jesús Nazareno de la Caída in the 17th century.
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