La escultura en Navarra en la primera mitad del siglo XV. Johan Lome y su círculo

Abstract

Here is a revision of the work by sculptor Jean Lome, born in Tounai and brought by Charles III, who developed his art in Navarre during the second half of the 15th Century and whose ultimate production, the Monarch´s tomb, has been hailed as one of the most significant sculptural groups of the time. The aim is to prove that –in spite of the widespread theory– Lome was familiar with Burgundian sculpture, especially the Chartreuse of Champmol, and particularly Claus de Werve´s work, but chose to develop his own personal interpretation. Also, to highlight the presence of another artist –anonymous to date– who has gone unnoticed despite his strong personality, and worked with Lome, especially in the execution of the Garro sepulchre, and who –as opposed to Lome– fully adopted the sluterian forms.