The Enigmatic Master of Ávila: A Pioneer of Spanish Gothic The identity of the “Master of Ávila,” a pivotal figure in 15th-century Spanish art, remains tantalizingly elusive – an anonymous master whose influence resonates through generations. Active primarily in the region surrounding Ávila, this artist’s legacy is defined by a distinctive blend of Flemish realism and burgeoning Gothic sensibilities, shaping the course of religious painting in Spain during a period of profound transition. While his name has never been definitively established, art historians have largely converged on García…