Madrid Almudena Cathedral Colors
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Madrid Almudena Cathedral Colors
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
Ceiling and organ of the cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena in Madrid. When the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, King Felipe II he wanted a cathedral for his new capital. Plans were discussed as early as the 16th century to build a cathedral in Madrid dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena, but construction did not begin until 1879. It is located immediately across the Royal Palace. The site on which Almudena Cathedral now stands was originally occupied by Madrid's first mosque, then by a church dedicated to one of Madrid's patron saints, Santa María de la Almudena.
Francisco de Cubas designed and directed the construction in a Gothic revival style. Construction ceased completely during the Spanish Civil War, and the project was abandoned until 1950, when Fernando Chueca adapted the plans of de Cubas to a Baroque exterior. The Cathedral was not completed until 1993, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. This image is protected by US and international copyright laws and regulations, not to be copied, altered, or used in manner without prior consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting!
Featured:
1) Catholic Art Gallery - Art Group 10/17/2018
2) Women Photographers - One A Day 1/9/2019
3) Churches - Art Group 5/7/2019
4) Images That Excite You 5/9/2019
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October 21st, 2016
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Comments (17)
Nieves Nitta
John, not only you featured the Madrid Almudena Cathedral Colors image in the "Images That Excite You" group... you also chose it a favorite! Again, very encouraging. Thanks a million!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Twitter.
Nieves Nitta
Honored and encouraged by the 5/7/2019 feature of Madrid Almudena Cathedral Colors in the Churches - Art Group. A big THANK YOU Doug!
Nieves Nitta
Hi, Richard! Thanks so much for your kind comment, L/F/F. Very meaningful to me and even more so after I visited your images for the first time. Impressive work! Have a blessed day
Toni Hopper
Congratulations on your recent feature in the Women Photographers group! If you haven't already done so, you are invited to add it to the January 2019 feature discussion. Thanks for being an active member.
Nieves Nitta
Thanks a million, Toni! The feature of Madrid Almudena Cathedral Colors in the Women Photographers - One A Day group means a lot and is so appreciated.
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