Jerónimo Hernández Estrada (1540–1586): A Renaissance Sculptor’s Quiet Revolution Jerónimo Hernández Estrada, born around 1540 in Ávila, Spain, stands as a pivotal figure within the Spanish Renaissance artistic landscape. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Juan Bautista Vázquez and Hernán Ruiz II, his prolific output of religious sculptures profoundly shaped the stylistic trajectory of the era and continues to resonate with scholars today. This article delves into Hernández’s life, artistic practice, influences, and enduring legacy, exploring how a seemingly unassuming sculptor achie…