introduction to antonio palao y marco antonio palao y marco was a spanish artist born in valencia, spain in 1837. he died in 1890, leaving behind a legacy in sculpture, specifically for creating the bronze statue of elcano. despite his significant contributions to the art world, there is limited information available about his life and career. early life and career antonio palao y marco was born into a family of artists and was exposed to the world of art from a young age. he began his training in sculpture at a local workshop in valencia, where he honed his skills and developed his unique st…