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  • Retablo de l'Immaculada, oil painting on board, c. 1580, attributed to Christobal Llorens, c. 1553-1617, in the Museo Parroquial or Parish Museum, in the Parroquia de la Asuncion de Nuestra Senora, or Bocairent Cathedral, in Bocairent, a medieval village in the Sierra de Mariola mountains in Vall d'Albaida, Valencia, Spain. The church was originally built in Gothic style in 1516 on the old Moorish castle, but was later adapted in a baroque style. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue from the Capilla de la Virgen de los Dolores y Santo Sepulcro, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Keystone with painted scene of Christ blessing the Virgin, in the vaulted ceiling of the Holy Chalice Chapel or Capilla del Santo Caliz, built under Bishop Vidal de Blanes 1365-69, said to house the chalice used at the Last Supper, in the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. The cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church consecrated in 1238 and reworked several times over the centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nativity, fresco, in the Holy Chalice Chapel or Capilla del Santo Caliz, built under Bishop Vidal de Blanes 1365-69, in the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. The cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church consecrated in 1238 and reworked several times over the centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Holy Family with St John the Baptist, or Virgin of the Ribbon, c. 1520, by Pedro Machuca, in the Museum of Jaen Cathedral, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Transfixion of the Virgin of Sorrows, detail, painting by Francisco Pancorbo, from the Baroque 18th century altarpiece in the Capilla de la Virgen de los Dolores y Santo Sepulcro, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The painting depicts Mary with Christ and the cross, with her chest pierced by a sword, surrounded by disciples and angels, with God and the Holy Spirit above. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Transfixion of the Virgin of Sorrows, painting by Francisco Pancorbo, from the Baroque 18th century altarpiece in the Capilla de la Virgen de los Dolores y Santo Sepulcro, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The painting depicts Mary with Christ and the cross, with her chest pierced by a sword, surrounded by disciples and angels, with God and the Holy Spirit above. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The relic of the Santo Rostro or Holy Face (La Veronica) is enclosed in a reliquary made by Jose Francisco de Valderrama in 1731. In front is the Altar mayor or main altar, made in 1657 by Pedro Portillo from red marble, with tabernacle by Juan Pedro Arnal with a jasper crystal cross framed in bronze and 6 white marble angels. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The relic of the Santo Rostro or Holy Face (La Veronica) is enclosed in a reliquary made by Jose Francisco de Valderrama in 1731. On the right is the Altar mayor or main altar, made in 1657 by Pedro Portillo from red marble, with tabernacle by Juan Pedro Arnal with a jasper crystal cross framed in bronze and 6 white marble angels. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The relic of the Santo Rostro or Holy Face (La Veronica) is enclosed in a reliquary made by Jose Francisco de Valderrama in 1731. In front is the Altar mayor or main altar, made in 1657 by Pedro Portillo from red marble, with tabernacle by Juan Pedro Arnal with a jasper crystal cross framed in bronze and 6 white marble angels. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Annunciation, attributed to Juan Ramirez, 16th century, Spanish Flemish style, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Polychrome relief of the Coronation of the Virgin, surrounded by angels, by Sebastien Solis, in the Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue of an angel on a cloud holding a silver lamp and behind, Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cherubs holding the Rostro Santo, or La Veronica veil, painting by Sebastian Martinez, in the Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Passion scene, painting by Sebastian Martinez, in the Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Scourging at the pillar, painting by Sebastian Martinez, in the Neoclassical altarpiece by Sebastian and Francisco Solis, in the Capilla del Rostro Santo, built by Juan de Aranda in the 17th century, the main chapel in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Virgin of Piety or Virgin of the Mantle with Child, with below, Bishop Pedro Cardenal Pacheco Ladron de Guevara and other members of the council, and evangelists John and Luke, from the 16th century altarpiece by Pedro Machuca, in the Sala Capitular or Chapter Room, also known as the Capilla de San Pedro de Osma, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue of Ferdinand III of Castile, 1199-1252, with orb and sword, on the facade of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The cathedral was consecrated in 1246 on the site of a mosque after the reconquering the city of Jaen by Ferdinand. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • San Fernando, or Ferdinand III of Castile, 1199-1252, dressed as a king with orb and sword, detail, attributed to Juan de Valdes Leal, commissioned in 1671, in a Neoclassical altarpiece by D Manuel Lopez, in the Capilla de San Fernando in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The cathedral was consecrated in 1246 on the site of a mosque after the reconquering the city of Jaen by Ferdinand. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Consecration of the mosque of Jaen as a cathedral, with bishop and clergy consecrating the main altar in the presence of soldiers and King Ferdinand, kneeling on a cushion with the crown and the sceptre, in a Neoclassical altarpiece by D Manuel Lopez, in the Capilla de San  Fernando in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • San Fernando, or Ferdinand III of Castile, 1199-1252, dressed as a king with orb and sword, attributed to Juan de Valdes Leal, commissioned in 1671, in a Neoclassical altarpiece by D Manuel Lopez, in the Capilla de San Fernando in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The cathedral was consecrated in 1246 on the site of a mosque after the reconquering the city of Jaen by Ferdinand. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fathers of the Church in conversation, painting from the 16th century altarpiece by Pedro Machuca, in the Sala Capitular or Chapter Room, also known as the Capilla de San Pedro de Osma, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Father of the Church writing in a book, painting from the 16th century altarpiece by Pedro Machuca, in the Sala Capitular or Chapter Room, also known as the Capilla de San Pedro de Osma, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cupola above the choir, with reliefs of angel musicians, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cupola above the choir, with reliefs of angel musicians, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crucifixion of St Peter, carving in a walnut choir stall, 16th century, by Lopez de Velasco, Jeronimo Quijano and Gutierre Gierero, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Circumcision of Christ, stone relief panel, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Apotheosis of St Euphrasius, with the saint surrounded by angels, detail, by Juan Adan and Miguel Verdiguier, from the altarpiece in the transition from Baroque to Neoclassical style, 1790, by Gregorio Manuel Lopez, in the Chapel of St Euphrasius, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central polychrome relief of St Benito with angels, in the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Knight on horseback trampling soldiers in battle, carving in a walnut choir stall, 16th century, by Lopez de Velasco, Jeronimo Quijano and Gutierre Gierero, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Saint, beneath the central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Apotheosis of St Euphrasius, with the saint surrounded by angels, by Juan Adan and Miguel Verdiguier, from the altarpiece in the transition from Baroque to Neoclassical style, 1790, by Gregorio Manuel Lopez, in the Chapel of St Euphrasius, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Saint, beneath the central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen, by Lucas Gonzalez, on the Puerta del Clero on the main facade of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Harrowing of Hell, Christ saving sinners from the Leviathan, carving in a walnut choir stall, 16th century, by Lopez de Velasco, Jeronimo Quijano and Gutierre Gierero, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Baptismal font and choir of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, and lateral vaults, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Gertrude of Helfta, detail from the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cupola above the choir, with reliefs of angel musicians, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Martyrdom of Pope Clement I, carving in a walnut choir stall, 16th century, by Lopez de Velasco, Jeronimo Quijano and Gutierre Gierero, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, lateral vaults, and corinthian capitals, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • San Pedro de Osma, from the 16th century altarpiece by Pedro Machuca, in the Sala Capitular or Chapter Room, also known as the Capilla de San Pedro de Osma, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Choir of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Birth of St Benito, oval medallion with polychrome relief, in the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central section, with St Gertrude of Helfta and St Benito above, from the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Benito and other monks in the refectory, polychrome relief, in the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, and lateral vaults, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Statue of an angel on a cloud holding a silver lamp, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Angel head and scroll, detail from the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Choir of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The choir was built 1730-36 by Jose Gallego and Oviedo del Portal, with walnut stalls, and is one of the largest in Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Altar mayor or main altar, made in 1657 by Pedro Portillo from red marble, with tabernacle by Juan Pedro Arnal with a jasper crystal cross framed in bronze and 6 white marble angels, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Circumcision of Christ, stone relief panel, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Benito, central polychrome relief, detail, in the 18th century altarpiece by Pedro Duque Cornejo, in the Capilla de San Benito, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Bishop Benito Marin, 1750-69, is buried in this chapel. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Michael beating the demon, stone relief by Julian Roldan, on the Puerta de los Fieles on the main facade of the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central cupola by Juan de Aranda Salazar, and lateral vaults, in the Catedral de la Asuncion de Jaen, or Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. In the 4 corners of the cupola are reliefs of St Michael, St James, St Euphrasius and Santa Catalina, patron saint of Jaen. The current cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of an older building, and is known for its Renaissance chapter house and sacristy by Andres de Vandelvira and its Baroque facade by Eufrasio Lopez de Rojas. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mary is crowned by Jesus and shares his throne, they are flanked by 2 angels holding the words of the Te Deum, and above, the dove of the Holy Spirit releases 2 tongues of fire representing love. The Coronation of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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