Cathedral of Santa Maria: the altar in the main sacristy
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA108543 |
| Artist/Photographer | Benton, Tim
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| Country | Spain |
| City | Seville |
| Subject Date | 1547 |
| Image Date | 1989 |
| View | Interior |
| Style | Renaissance |
| Medium | Transparency |
| Library Reference | Benton 89-23-19 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Colour |
| Credit |
Tim Benton / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The cathedral which is on the site of the city's Almohad Mosque was constructed in 1402-1506. In 1511 the dome collapsed and was repaired, but collapsed again in 1888 following an earthquake. The main sacristy was created between 1528 and 1547.
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Subject tags
cathedrals, decorative stonework, altars