Architecture, Spanish Renaissance, Plate 41, Siguenza, Example of 2 Doorways in the Cloisters, Siguenza Cathedral,

Architecture, Spanish Renaissance, Siguenza Cathedral, Plate 41, Examples of 2 Doorways in the Cloisters,

Renaissance Architecture and Adornment in Spain 

Between the years 1492 and 1558

Date: 1888

Artist: Prentice Andrew,  Architect, measured and drawn by

Publisher: Batsford, BT 

Paper Size: 345 x 470mm

Print Size: 260 x 380mm

Condition: Very good. Normal paper aging qualities

Technique: Original lithography  

Price: $250

Provenance:

SIGUENZA. 

The interior of this Cathedral possesses a wealth of Renaissance detail. Here also are many fine wrought iron screens, although the examples are scarcely so fine as in the Cuenca chapels. On the other hand the monuments, cloisters founded by Cardinal Carvagal in 1507, are built of a fine cream coloured stone, and bear the arms of Don Fadrique of Portugal, who was bishop  of Siguenza in 1530. Their appearance is greatly enriched by the ornament and moulding being gilded. The iron screens, standing out against the dark recess of the doorway, greatly enhance the effect.

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