Landscape, Nature and Architecture
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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Cathedral door of Plasencia
1858Albumen print | 24.0 x 42.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700064
Photograph of the main entrance to the Cathedral of Plasencia. The door itself is bordered by an archway and is flanked by highly decorative ionic columns. A second and a third arch appear above the main arch with relief scenes on the facade. A plaque with a dedication to the Virgin Mary can be seen inside the second arch. A Priest stands outside the Cathedral entrance and two other men stand together on the left.
Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
24.0 x 42.5 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Cathedral of Plasencia
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Estremadura [Spain]
- Plasencia [Estremadura,Spain]
- Estremadura [Spain]
- Spain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Cathedrals
- Gothic architecture
- Architectural history
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Reliefs
- Sculpture
- Architecture
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Clergy
- Priests and clergy in general. Secular clergy
- Clergy
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Places