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THE PASSION ALTARPIECE
Detail of the altarpiece
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Altarpiece of the Passion
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Foundational papal bull
© A. García Gil
Henry IV (Enrique IV),portrait by Einghen
Enrique IV and Isabel I of Castile, patrons of the convent, at prayer
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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As seen from the air
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The cloister as seen from the outside
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Façade
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Interior of the cloister
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Many figures crowded together in one single space
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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The faces of the holy women
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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The serene expression of one of the Three Marys
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Folds in the cape of Veronica
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Group of the Descent of Mary
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Base of the group of the Descent of Mary
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Detail of the Veronica
© J. Muñíz Petralanda
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Complementary relief to the Prayer in the Garden
© J. Muñíz Petralanda
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Overall composition
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A crucified Christ between the thieves and the groups of Longinus and the Centurion
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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The Descent From the Cross forms part of minor scenarios to the rear
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Lamentation over the dead Christ
© J. Muñiz Petralanda
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Wooden blocks placed under background figures
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Nailed and bolted fragments and carved blocks
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The poor fit of some blocks
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Carved scenario with a single figure: a holy woman seen from behind
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Baroque polychrome decoration
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Tunic of John the Apostle. Traces of an earlier underlying polychrome decoration under the present one
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The cape of one figure wearing a conical headdress. Traces of earlier polychrome decoration
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Underlying gold polychrome decoration with a zigzag pattern
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Small relief on the side
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Final view. Painted decoration and scenes
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Rear view. Figures
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