Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
Charles Clifford (1819-62)
Puerta de Santa Maria, Burgos c. 1858
Albumen print | 40.5 x 30.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700122
Photograph of the Puerta de Santa Maria in the city of Burgos, in northern Spain. Above the main archway are six niches with statues flanked by crenallated bartizans. At the top of the gateway are further, smaller turrets.
The Santa Maria gate formed the main entrance into Burgos across the River Arlaneon. It was constructed during the 14th century to honour the arrival of the Emperor Charles V.
The Santa Maria gate formed the main entrance into Burgos across the River Arlaneon. It was constructed during the 14th century to honour the arrival of the Emperor Charles V.
-
Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
-
40.5 x 30.5 cm (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
-
Photographic Souvenir of Spain Vol II, Charles Clifford
-
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
-
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Burgos [Spain]
- Spain
- Physiography
- Rivers
- Rivers of the Iberian peninsula
- Arlanzon, River [Spain]
- Rivers of the Iberian peninsula
- Rivers
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Arches
- Secular architecture
- Gateways
- Gateways-Arched
- Gateways
- Architectural design
- Architecture
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.