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11-OCT-2015

Burgos. Cartuja de Miraflores

Chapel of of Our Lady of Miraflores
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this chapel surprises visitors with its spectacular Baroque decoration. The profusion of bright colors highlights the unique iconography centered on the figure of Blessed Mother. It was Father Nicholas de la Iglesia, prior in the 17th century, who commissioned these frescos. His aim was to more worthily venerate here the statue of the Virgin nursing the Infant Jesus, one of the figures carved by Gil de Siloe for the royal tomb of King Juan II and Queen Isabel. He also collected in a book titled Flowers of Miraflores a series of devout meditations explaining the series of “hieroglyphics” or emblems painted in this chapel. Thus, we have an unusual case of a book being inspired by a piece of art.

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Zoltán Balogh09-Nov-2015 20:12
Hmm, beautiful painting on the ceiling! V
Julie Oldfield08-Nov-2015 15:57
That is beautiful.
lucanton07-Nov-2015 12:22
une magnifique peinture et de beaux détails! V
Helen Betts07-Nov-2015 06:31
This is just so sumptuous, and you've captured the detail and color well. Great POV, too. V.
Walter Otto Koenig07-Nov-2015 02:17
Fantastic decorations on this ceiling. I like how they achieved depth with this painting. "V"
Gill Kopy07-Nov-2015 02:11
An amazing display - so much to see and absorb. Interesting to see the 3D effect created here. V
janescottcumming07-Nov-2015 00:35
Well, isn't that gorgeous work! V
William Barletta06-Nov-2015 22:35
Beautiful detail ~V~
Richard Glenn06-Nov-2015 21:58
The color and detail are amazing, wonderful perspective. V
Jim Coffman06-Nov-2015 21:29
A beautiful capture of this gorgeous detail!!
Dave Petersen Photography06-Nov-2015 20:45
The angle you selected for this capture really conveys the beauty and magnificence of this chapel. These frescos are spectacular. A very beautiful capture Jose. Voted+
Jean-Gregoire Marin06-Nov-2015 20:33
Excellent image of this incredibly decorated ceilin, V
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