Madrid San Isidro Hermitage
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Madrid San Isidro Hermitage
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
The Hermitage of San Isidro, also known as the Hermitage of San Isidro of the Fields is a shrine located in the Carabanchel district of Madrid, Spain, dedicated to the saint patron of the city, Saint Isidro Labrador (fields laborer) who was canonized in the year 1622. It is located in the paseo of the Ermita del Santo (saint's hermitage), al the end of the Quince de Mayo promenade. Origen of the first hermitage dates back to the year 1528 when empress Isabel de Portugal ordered its construction close to a brook that popular tradition considers miraculous. To this water was atributed the healing of the queen's son, future king Felipe II of Spain. The existing hermitage dates from 1725 or, according to some authors, later decades. (Wikipedia excerpt). The shrine and surrounding area is a popular site for traditional festivals, particularly on May 15h when the feast of the saint patron of the city is celebrated.
Another church dedicated to the same saint, the church of San Isidro el Real, also known as the Colegiata or Collegiate Church of San Isidore, is a Baroque church in the centre of Madrid, Spain. It is named after and holds the remains of the patron saint of Madrid, Isidore the Laborer and his wife Santa María de la Cabeza. The temple is due to a design by the architect Pedro Sánchez in 1620. (Wikipedia excerpt)
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* Churches 8/5/2019
* Whats New 8/13/2019
* No Place Like Home 10/8/2019
* Images That Excite You 11/18/2019
* Catholic Art Gallery 12/04/2019
* Arts Fantastic World 12/09/2019
* Just Perfect 12/15/2019
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August 4th, 2019
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Comments (22)
Bob Christopher
Hi Nieves...l like your image. A wonderful church and very nicely photographed. Well done... Cheers Bob fv
Nieves Nitta replied:
Hello Bob! I so welcome your visit to my gallery and the kind comment on my work, very encouraging and always greatly appreciated. Thanks also for the fave! Please come again!
Nieves Nitta
Feature of this work in your Arts Fantastic World group is greatly appreciated, Romuald! I'm honored and encouraged! Thank you!
Nieves Nitta
Very happy about your selection of this work for feature in the "Images That Excite You" group, John! Thanks for that and for the fav!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Nieves Nitta
Jenny, thank you so much for the 10/8/2019 feature of this work in your No Place Like Home art group!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you so much, Ben, for your encouragement! I always value and appreciate your input! Best!
Nieves Nitta
Glad you like this image, Kathi. Being from Madrid I find it difficult to admit that it was not until 2014 that I visited this hermitage built on/about the land where St. Isidore had labored! Thanks for the lovely comment!
Kathy M Krause
Nieves, I love your framing on this amazing spiritual capture of this gorgeous church and Jesus on the cross! The lines, pov, colors and textures are awesome! LF I would love to travel to Spain! Wow!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you for the 8/13/2019 feature in the Whats New art group. Much appreciated, Judy!
Carolyn Derstine
Very nice perspective and composition, Nieves! I like the use of the foliage to frame the church.
Nieves Nitta
Doug, I greatly appreciate the feature of this work in the Churches art group! Love the recognition and encouragement!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you, Lydia. Always appreciate your meaningful comments! I was so happy to finally visit this small church.
Nieves Nitta
Comment greatly appreciated, Suzanne! Over the years I visited the Basilica of San Isidro el Real, or Collegiate Church of San Isidore the Laborer, a Baroque church in another location in Madrid that holds the remains of the patron saint and his wife Santa María de la Cabeza, but I took this picture when visiting the small hermitage for the first time a few years ago. Thanks for the L/f!
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