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LEON. Catedral
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
10289747
Area
Matchcovers
Title
LEON. Catedral
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Manufacturer
Item
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Collection / set
Sub-set
Number in collection
11
Country
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Text front
11.- LEON. Catedral
Illustrator / designer
Year
Dimensions
45x100
Details
It was built on the site of the Ordoño II Palace. Pure ogival style. Its construction began in 1198, during the reign of Alfonso IX and Doña Berengue in Spain, and there are remarkable works by the masters Esteban Jordán and Juan de Badajoz. Its triforium is very beautiful and has up to seven apsidal chapels.
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Il a été construit sur le site du palais Ordoño II. Style ogival pur. Sa construction a commencé en 1198, sous le règne d'Alphonse IX et de Doña Berengue en Espagne, et on y trouve des œuvres remarquables des maîtres Esteban Jordán et Juan de Badajoz. Son triforium est très beau et compte jusqu'à sept chapelles absidales.
