Segovia Cathedral Tower
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Segovia Cathedral Tower
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Print
Description
In this view from the cloister, the sun-lit tower of the Gothic-style cathedral of Segovia, located in the main square or Plaza Mayor of the city, is flanked by two in-the-shadow columns of the atrium.
The last Gothic cathedral built in Spain, it was built at the highest point of the town, construction of the cathedral of Segovia began in the year 1525, during the reign of Carlos V. Its style is late Gothic style and was built after the fire in the old Romanesque cathedral in the year 1520. The ground plan consists of three naves, lateral chapels and a semicircular sanctuary with an ambulatory. The church was built according to the design of Juan Gil de Hontañón; it has three doorways: the Puerta del Perdón, the work of Juan Guas, on the main façade, while on the southern face we have the San Geroteo and San Frutos Doors. It measures 105 m by 50 m and stands 33 m high at the main nave. The main altarpiece is made of marble, jasper and bronze. It was consecrated in the year 1768.
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October 6th, 2016
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Nieves Nitta
Janis, I much appreciate your selection of the Segovia Cathedral Tower work for feature in the Just Perfect group!