Architecture, Spanish Renaissance, Plate 16, Salamanca, The Casa de Las Muertes,

Renaissance Architecture and Adornment in Spain 

Salamanca, Facade and Details of Doorway of House, Near the Church, San Benito, Plate 17,

Between the years 1492 and 1558

Date: 1888

Built by: Don Alonso de Fonseca, 

Artist: Prentice Andrew,  Architect, measured and drawn by

Publisher: Batsford, BT 

Paper Size: 345 x 470mm

Print Size: 275 x 430mm

Condition: very good. Normal paper aging qualities

Technique: Original lithography  

Price: $200

Provenance:

Plate16

PLATE XVI. SALAMANCA. The Casa de las Muertes

As its name implies, this building was at one time the scene of some tragedy, and it is now uninhabited.

It was built about the year 1520 by Don Alonso de Fonseca, whose bust with those of his nephews is sculptured on the facade.  

The sills of the top storey windows have evidently been cut down to the floor level of the rooms at a later period.

To read about Andrew N. Prentice click here