Manuel Francisco Álvarez de la Peña (1727–1797), Spanish sculptor, was born at Salamanca. He followed classical models so closely that he was styled by his countrymen El Griego, "The Greek." His works, which are very numerous, are chiefly to be found at Madrid. References 18th-century Spanish sculptors 18th-century Spanish male artists Spanish male sculptors 1727 births 1797 deaths People from Salamanca