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10-OCT-2015

Burgos. Iglesia de San Nicolás

Just steps away from the cathedral, the Church of San Nicolás is reached by taking a flight of steps via the Plaza de Santa María. The 15th-century church was restored to its former glory with a renovation project in 1911. The church interior is noteworthy for its fine vaulting and impressive tombs. The church's greatest treasure is the sumptuous 16th-century High Reredos by Francisco de Colonia. This monumental sculptural piece features reliefs of Old and New Testament biblical scenes with a special focus on the life of San Nicolás and the miracles he performed. With incredible attention to detail, the piece features 465 figures. The reredos was commissioned by a wealthy merchant who wanted the work of art to reflect his stature in the community.

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Julie Oldfield27-Oct-2015 03:37
Great detail. V
Richard Townsend26-Oct-2015 20:06
A marvelous result to capture all this detail from this highly elaborate reredos. V
Tom LeRoy26-Oct-2015 18:44
Spectacular art piece, and very well shot. Nicely detailed and good light too even at this high iso. V
Fletcher Wildlife Garden26-Oct-2015 18:21
Superbly detailed shot in terrific light. V
John Hamers26-Oct-2015 18:19
Amazing details in this capture of this alterpiece !!V
peterjay4526-Oct-2015 18:01
Beautiful image, Jose, the detail is amazing.
Irena Jurecic26-Oct-2015 17:47
Beautiful detail. V
Helen Betts26-Oct-2015 17:43
I can't believe how elaborate these churches are. Excellent detail in this fine image. V.
Industrial Heritage26-Oct-2015 17:24
Richly decorated, done in times when their was still money to do so, unfortunatly not for the common people.
chris morton26-Oct-2015 17:23
a very richly painted altarpiece
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