Ceiling
The ceiling covering this gallery is a testament to the resilience and persistence of traditional Islamic design in Andalusia after the Christian Reconquista. This so-called mudéjar style was especially prevalent in the Aragon and Castile-León regions of Spain, where many Christian churches incorporate similar ceilings. The ceiling is comprised of thirty carved, painted, and gilded pinewood panels. The ceiling originally was designed for a smaller space; it was later expanded, explaining its somewhat uneven geometric pattern. In addition to the Islamic-inspired star pattern, a whimsical frieze of gilded running animals, flying birds and swirling vine scrolls decorates the cornice.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ceiling
- Date: 16th century
- Geography: Made in Spain
- Medium: Wood; carved, painted, and gilded
- Dimensions: L. 396 in. (1005.8 cm)
W. 336 in. (853.4 cm) - Classification: Wood
- Credit Line: Gift of The Hearst Foundation, 1956
- Object Number: 56.234.35
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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second half 15th century
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