Palacio de San Telmo Balcony
by Joan Carroll
Title
Palacio de San Telmo Balcony
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
The principal facade of the Palacio de San Telmo in Sevilla Spain is distinguished by the magnificent Churrigueresque entrance completed in 1754. This was built by three generations of the Figueroa family, as it took over 70 years to complete. No surprise there when you study the intricate carvings, with hardly an undecorated inch to be found! This is typical of the Churrigueresque style, which is marked by extreme, expressive and florid decorative detailing, normally found above the entrance on the main facade of a building. This is the second story of 3-story entrance carving. The balcony sits over the main doorway and is supported by an elaborate sculpture of human forms with aspects of indigenous people of the Americas. To the right and left of the balcony are twelve allegorical female figures represent the nautical arts and sciences, appropriate it was constructed in 1682 to serve as a marine academy.
FEATURED PHOTO, Balcony Window and doors Photography group, 7/10/15
FEATURED PHOTO, The Road To Self Promotion group, 5/29/15
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May 29th, 2015
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