It is easy to overdose on religious art in Burgos as there is so very much of it. Visiting only the cathedral today would have provided a lifetime’s worth of images to ponder. In addition to the cathedral I visited San Gil’s Church, a museum of church altar pieces, and the remarkable Royal Monasterio (convent) de las Huelgas, a 12th century Cistercian foundation that contains the tombs of generations of Spanish kings and queens beginning with Alfonso VIII and Eleanor, daughter of Henry II of England. And, there is more to see tomorrow and even more I will miss. Burgos is a treasure trove of religious art in addition to being a charming small city and the home of several Michelin starred restaurants.
Angel freeing Peter from prisonArchangel beats down SatanNativityPortable nativity sceneJohn the Baptist with a tree Adam works for a livingRoyal Convent de las HuelgasSan GilThe MagiGood Friday crucifixFloat for Holy WeekIn altarpiece museumOne of dozens of Madonna and Childs seen todayCathedral cloistersPig in a tapestryTapestry detail, lion’s pawMedieval heaterMatthew the gospel writerCathedral ceilingIn cathedralCherub holding a skullCathedral skylightPresentationHigh altar, cathedralRoyal staircase, cathedralFor Corpus Christi procession, all silverRaphaelJohn receives the RevelationReal Monasterio de las HuelgasMoorish ceilingDecapitated executionerChapter house, Monasterio de las HuelgasRood screen, monasteryTombs of Alfonso VIII and EleanorNuns’ choir, monastery
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