Una aproximación al plateresco extremeño, como particular derivación del Humanismo italiano: el retablo de la iglesia parroquial de Casas de Millán (Cáceres). Nuevas aportaciones documentales

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From the mid-16th century, new Italian artistic currents began to influence the Iberian Peninsula, contrasting with the continued predominance of Gothic forms and Mudejar tradition in many areas of Spain. The convergence of these tendencies generated a distinctively Hispanic style, rich in ornamental detail and classical references, known as the Plateresque. This study analyzes the development and diffusion of the Plateresque in Extremadura, focusing on altarpiece production and taking as a case study the main altarpiece of the parish church of Casas de Millán (Cáceres). The work has traditionally been attributed to the Placentine carver Francisco García and the painter Diego Pérez de Cervera. However, new documentary evidence allows a revision of this attribution. The will of Francisco de Angulo, García’s father-in-law and also a carver, reveals that he was the original contractor of the altarpiece and later transferred the commission to García due to illness. This explains why Angulo’s name does not appear in the parish account books, despite his foundational role. The study therefore argues for recognizing Angulo’s participation and re-evaluating the collaborative practices of Extremaduran retable workshops in the 16th century, contributing to a more accurate understanding of the regional Plateresque.