Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Detail of the West front of the Cathedral, Leon
1858Albumen print | 42.5 x 33.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700055
Photograph of the facade of León Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria de la Regla, in Spain. The view comprises two of the three main portals on the western side of the building with the figures of the Virgin, Christ and St John in the arch nearest to the viewer. Situated above the arches, on the right, is a rose window with a clock. The building features early Gothic ornamentation. A metal fence surrounds the cathedral. A pile of wood is located in the foreground, on the left.
Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Jesus ChristSt JohnBlessed Virgin Mary42.5 x 33.0 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
View of León Cathedral
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Leon [Spain]
- León Cathedral [Leon]
- Leon [Spain]
- Spain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Cathedrals
- Gothic architecture
- Architectural history
- Architectural design
- Façades
- Church façades
- Façades
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Places
