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"The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Creator: Unknown. "The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Creator: Unknown
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"The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Creator: Unknown. "The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Creator: Unknown
"The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Engraving of a painting showing the magnificent Gothic Retablo...[which] is divided into forty-four compartments, [and was] designed in 1482 by Dancart, and finished in 1550. The carvings represent scenes from the New and Old Testament. The decorations and tabernacle of the altar itself are of a much more modern date, and, including the images that surmount them, representing the Virgin and Child flanked by Apostles, are of massive silver...By machinery the curtain...is drawn asunder, and the Host in a tabernacle covered with jewels, is displayed, the concealed light falling from above and causing the precious stones to glitter in a peculiarly brilliant manner...The illustration...is due to the pencil of Mr. David Roberts, the most successful of our painters of Gothic architecture...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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painted by the renowned British artist David Roberts, R.A., in 1857, is a breathtaking depiction of the magnificent Gothic Retablo, or altarpiece, located within the Seville Cathedral in Spain. The altarpiece, which dates back to 1482, was designed by Dancart and completed in 1550. This intricately detailed work of art is divided into forty-four compartments, each one showcasing scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. The altarpiece's decorations and tabernacle, as well as the images of the Virgin and Child flanked by Apostles atop them, are of a much more modern date and are made of massive silver. An added feature of the altar is the ability to draw back the curtain, revealing the Host in a tabernacle covered in jewels, with concealed light causing the precious stones to glitter in a brilliant manner. This illustration is a testament to the artistic prowess of David Roberts, who is considered the most successful painter of Gothic architecture in Britain at the time. The painting was published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, providing the public with a glimpse into the grandeur and intricacy of the Seville Cathedral's most prized possession. The altarpiece's historical and artistic significance is evident in this stunning painting, which captures the essence of the Gothic style and the spiritual reverence it inspires. The intricate carvings, the shimmering jewels, and the divine presence of the Virgin and Child surrounded by the Apostles all come together to create a masterpiece that continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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