Antonio Ponz

About Antonio Ponz

Birth

1725

Death

1792

Antonio Ponz Piquer was a Spanish painter.

Antonio Ponz was born in the Valencian town of Torás in 1725.

He stood out as a multifaceted Spanish artist who combined painting with art history.

His most iconic work is the famous Viaje de España, a fundamental reference on the country's heritage.

Throughout his career, he wrote a total of 22 works focused on descriptions and travels through Europe.

His literary legacy constitutes an essential chronicle for understanding 18th-century Spain.