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Portico de la Gloria — Central Tympanum

Master Mateo

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The central tympanum of the Portico de la Gloria, depicting Christ in Majesty surrounded by the four Evangelists and angels bearing instruments of the Passion. Carved between 1168-1188, it represents the summit of Romanesque sculpture. The recent restoration revealed original polychrome decoration.

Details

Medium Polychrome granite sculpture
Year Created 1188

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Romanesque medieval polychrome cathedral Master Mateo