Granada, a city steeped in history and culture, has long been a cradle for artistic expression. The city's rich heritage is reflected in its masterpieces of painting and sculpture, which are deeply rooted in the confluence of Christian and Moorish influences. This unique blend of artistic traditions has given rise to some of the most exquisite works of art, housed in iconic locations such as the Cathedral of Granada and the Fine Arts Museum. These masterpieces not only showcase the skill and creativity of renowned artists but also tell the story of Granada's vibrant and diverse cultural past.
The Cathedral of Granada is home to several works of art. Among these, we find the work of Alonso Cano, such as the Life of the Virgin (1625) in the main chapel, his carving of the Immaculate Conception (1655-56) in the Vestry, and the Virgin of Bethlehem (1664) in the Cathedral museum. The Cathedral also houses what is left of the collection of paintings of Queen Isabella - including personal belongings, jewels, banners, and relics - with works by Dierik Bouts, Van der Weyden, Hans Memling, Botticelli, Perugino, Berruguete, and other anonymous Hispano-Flemish painters. Lastly, the tombs of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand by Domenico Fancelli (1514-17), carved in Genoa and installed in 1522, and the tomb of their daughter Joanna the Mad of Castile and her husband Philippe le Bel by Bartolomé Ordóñez (1519), a prodigy of technique.
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The Fine Arts Museum houses the Burial of Christ by Jacobo Florentino "El Indaco"; this is one of the chief masterpieces of Spanish sculpture in the Renaissance, a key work synthesizing the Spanish and Italian elements. The Thistle by Fray Juan Sánchez Cotán (first quarter of the 17th century) is in the tradition of baroque asceticism and is also found in the museum.
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A visit to the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, known as "La Cartuja," gives us the chance to see St. Bruno by José de Mora (17th century), a small ivory-like carving by the best school of Granada, found in the sumptuous vestry.
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There are likewise paintings by Bocanegra, Sánchez Cotán, and the impressive carvings of St. John the Baptist and the Penitent Magdalene by Duque Cornejo. The outstanding painting of the Adoration of the Eucharist by Juan de Sevilla (1685), of great scenographic effect, is seen in the church of La Magdalena, and the church of Santa Ana has a carving of St. Pantaleon by José de Mora (end of the 17th century).
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