ALTARPIECE OF THE VIRGIN OF BASCONES, VALDIVIA

The altarpiece of the Virgin of Bascones in Valdivia is an exceptional example of how Flemish and Spanish style woodcarving existed harmoniously together. The altarpiece's charming reliefs were made by an unknown artist, probably from Antwerp, who had apparently put down roots in pure Castilian, Plateresque surroundings with Italian influences.