Spanish Golden Age

The Spanish Golden Age was a period of flourishing in arts and letters in Spain following the establishment of its empire in America. Roughly 1550-1650.

Significant authors include

• Alonso de Ercilla (poet)
• Miguel de Cervantes (novelist, essayist)
• Lope de Vega (playwright)
• Pedro Calderon de la Barca (playwright)
• Santa Teresa de Avila (mystical nun, reformer)
• San Juan de la Cruz (mystical monk, reformer)

Significant painters include

• Domenicos Theotokopolous aka El Greco
• Diego Velazquez

See also

• History of Spain
• Spanish Empire