Monastery of St John of the Kings

by Joan Carroll

Title

Monastery of St John of the Kings

Artist

Joan Carroll

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Photograph - Digital Art

Description

The Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes (Monastery of St John of the Kings) in Toledo has a very stern and forbidding exterior, but walk inside the chapel for a totally different view! Somehow it is unexpected to see such elaborate decoration and so is a delightful surprise. The monastery was commissioned by the Catholic monarchs Isabel and Fernando in thanks for the victory over the Portuguese in the Battle of Toro. The church was finished, together with the cloisters, in 1504, dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, and used from the beginning by Franciscan friars. This imposing 15th-century Franciscan monastery and church was provocatively founded in the heart of the Jewish quarter by the Catholic monarchs to demonstrate the supremacy of their faith. Architecturally, it is an example of Gothic-Spanish-Flemish style.

FEATURED PHOTO, Historical Buildings of the World-100 group, 4/22/16

FEATURED PHOTO, Art It is Good for you Group, 3/28/16

FEATURED PHOTO, Lady Photographers and Artists group, 3/25/16

FEATURED PHOTO, Spanish Theme Artwork Group, 3/24/16

FEATURED PHOTO, Churches group, 3/23/16

FEATURED PHOTO, The Road To Self Promotion group, 3/22/16

FEATURED PHOTO, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, 3/22/16

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March 21st, 2016

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