# Jerónimo de Cevallos [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [ÁNGEL, Pedro]() - Date: 1601-1650 - Technique: Engraving, 135 x 215 mm ## Commentary Jerónimo de Cevallos was born in the town of Escalona, near Toledo, in 1562. He studied law at Salamanca University and in about 1600 settled in Toledo to practise as a lawyer. He became a member of the city council in 1605 and following his wife's death, a priest. He acquired fame for his writings on legal questions. He died in 1644. In this engraving he is represented holding a book inscribed 'Communes contra communes', referring to his publications on institutional jurisprudence. ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()