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Royal Chapel of Granada: Royal Tombs

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posted on 2017-07-05, 00:00 authored by G. Massiot & cie
View shows tombs (1514-1517) of Ferdinand II and Isabella by Domenico Fancelli, and of Joanna and Philip I (from 1519) by Bartolom\u00E9 Ord\u00F3\u00F1ez. Some of Isabella's art collection is visible.\u000a\u000aThe Capilla Real was the mausoleum of the Spanish royal family, including the Catholic Kings, until the founding of the Escorial by Philip II. The influence of Cisneros is evident in the severe plainness of the building, although the splendid vaults and portals are among the finest in the Hispano-Flemish style. Monuments in the Capilla Real include the tombs (1514-1517) of Ferdinand II and Isabella by Domenico Fancelli, and of Joanna and Philip I (from 1519) by Bartolom\u00E9 Ord\u00F3\u00F1ez. Some of Isabella's art collection remains in the sacristy (now Sacristy Museum) of in the Capilla Real. The double tomb by Fancelli is his finest work and is significant in the introduction of the Renaissance style to Spain. The ornate interior of the Capilla Real, with the royal tombs, the great retable by Felipe Vigarny (1521), the fine grille and the superb collection of paintings, make it one of the most important historic and artistic buildings in Spain.

History

Alt Title

Capilla Real de Granada

Date Created

1910-01-01

Date Modified

2017-07-05

Spatial Coverage

Granada|+37.175986-3.599036|Granada, Granada, Spain: Plaza de la Lonja

Temporal Coverage

before or circa 1910

Cultural Context

['Late Gothic', 'Hispano-Flemish']

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To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library.

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