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03-NOV-2012

Casalarreina. Monasterio de la Piedad

The door resembles an altarpiece, with a low body in the shape of an arch of triumph with entry under a lintel, flanked by figures of Adam and Eve on the pilasters. On the tympanum the Descent from the Cross is depicted, with a pelican at the apex, the symbol of the Eucharist. The top part is joined in leaves, which depict engravings of the Last Supper, the Calvary, the arrest of Jesus, the Flagellation and the Resurrection.

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Guest 01-Feb-2013 03:58
Wonderful.
hge5401-Feb-2013 03:43
Incredible. Where do you learn all of these facts?
Guest 01-Feb-2013 03:37
Beautiful entranceway...rich sculpted figures and detail.
woody3401-Feb-2013 03:23
Very impressive entrance...thanks for the history of those intricate carvings /sculptures....lovely work...V
bill friedlander01-Feb-2013 00:30
A lovely tall cupola to protect the ornately carved entrance! Wonderful detailed shot! V
Mike H.01-Feb-2013 00:22
It looks to be in very good shape for being nearly 500 years old. Impressive stonework and statuary!
Graeme31-Jan-2013 22:06
What a wonderfully detailed, entrance way, Jose.BV
Martin Lamoon31-Jan-2013 21:46
A magnificent entrance. v
janescottcumming31-Jan-2013 20:55
An impressive entrance! Wonderful carvings.
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