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NAVAS DE TOLOSA ALTARPIECE
The Holy Virgin Mary is at the centre of the altarpiece
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General view of the altarpiece of Las Navas de Tolosa
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The Las Navas side chapel stands in a corner of the cloister
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The chapel is accessed from inside the cloister
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The altarpiece is exhibited in the former refectory
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The main nave is Gothic in style and dates from the XV century
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Image of the patron saint of the church in the presbytery
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The refectory has rich sculpted decoration
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A neo-Classic façade from the XIX century
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Detail of the apostle Philippe
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Wide variety of characterisations in the centre scenario
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The silhouette of the Apostles is slim and slightly curved
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The side canopies stand on three different levels
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The complex centre canopy is semi-hexagonal between two triangles
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The scenario of the Lamentation is outstanding rich regarding the pleats and folds of garments
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Fixed skirting with wave patterned traceries
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Centre relief of the Lamentation Over the Body of Christ
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Detail of one of the Marys located on the upper left edge of the altarpiece
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Apostles located on the left side
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Mortising of perimeter panels and metal staples articulating the lateral, lower and upper compartments. Marks in the wood where the hinge used to be
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Group of figures from the Descent From the Cross. Added fragments and marks of the round interior dowels.
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Rear of the Apostle
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Burnished gold for garments
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Flesh tones
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Flesh tones of the figure of Christ
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Underlying polychrome decoration from the XVII century can be seen under the re applied decoration
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Traces of a hinge on the upper section
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