Background
Ardemans was born in Madrid to a German father.
Ardemans was born in Madrid to a German father.
He was a disciple of the painter Claudio Coello, although he mainly practiced architecture. The municipality of Toledo named him master of the Cathedral of Toledo. In 1702, King Philip V of Spain named him to succeed José del Olmo as the master for Royal works, and in 1704 as their chamber painter.
He worked on the extensive renovations of the Palace of Aranjuez, including completing the facade to a design of Francisco Herrera.