art/architecture

I understand from the book the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago that there is a Michelangelo painting of the crucifixion in the Iglesia de Santa Maria la Redonda. It is said to be in a vault behind the altar--you need to put in a coin to see it. A google search confirmed that it is there though one...

As I wandered the shoreline to the harbour at Muxía last April, I spotted a wall of murals which were quite intriguing. This one, in particular, caught my eye, with its movement and style. Does anyone know the story behind this arresting image?

I saw this in a Facebook group and thought it might be of interest to those who frequent this forum: "An open access article in the Journal of Medieval Iberian Studies [vol. 15, issue 1 2023 pp 24-49] may be of interest. It is "Wealth in stone: building activity of the viscounts of Bearne on...

I know there are some who don‘t like to deviate from the Camino route while walking, but I have gotten an email question from a friend about what little gems are not too far from the Camino Primitivo. I know I have recently written something about this, but I can’t find the thread. So I...

We were talking about the unusual sculpture of the Crucifixion in the church of Furelos: I had 90 results with <"Manuel Cagide" escultor> (including one from melideturismo.com) and 1600 with <"Manuel Cajide" escultor> (including one from santiagoturismo.com). This wouldn't matter to anyone with...

This year marks the 50th year since Picasso’s death. Both the Spanish and French governments are mounting an extensive series of exhibits to commemorate his life and his art. Here’s a link to a list of the exhibits across Spain, and a link to what’s going on in Madrid. And to the French...

The attached photos were taken in Cirauqui last September, though the date is irrelevant. Streetview says the door belongs to 9 Calle Portal. What intrigues me is the letters on the 'ribbon' wrapped around the ring of the door knocker. Some of the letters must be on the other side of the ring...

While browsing the internet for Portico de la Gloria today, I found this incredible free app that allows a magnificent close up view of the Portico. Pre and post restauration information with the ability to zoom in and see it in great detail. It may be downloaded in English. Great for end of...

Kim Wiĺlsher in The Guardian dated December 9, 2022 details how Notre Dame's uncovered tombs beneath the cathedral's crossing have begun to reveal their secrets. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/09/notre-dames-uncovered-tombs-start-to-reveal-their-secrets

https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/caminos-de-santiago-entre-el-cielo-y-la-tierra/camino-norte-primitivo-2/6733492/ Came across this video… it’s about 45min long, so I watched it over a few days… in Spanish with Spanish subtitle - which I find pitched at the right level for possibly my somewhat...

Hi everyone. I have recently come across this very old oak carving of what I believe to be St James, aka Santiago. And am particularly intrigued by the scallop shell and crossed daggers (?) on his cloak. Is this an ancient pilgrim emblem ? Does this possibly date back to the Middle Ages when of...

R.I.P. Pierre Soulages, abstract artist commissioned in 1986 to create 104 stained glass windows for the Romanesque abbey of Sainte-Foy at Conques - a place where pilgrims repose along the Voie du Puy. ´´Delicately complementing the hues of the surrounding stone, they fulfilled Soulages’ aim...

I happened to see a detailed art drawing by a forum member under "Random camino photos" today. I found the photo intriguing, so I searched the artist's name, @Paul Revill, and found his whole series of 37 drawings as he walked the Camino Frances. He sketches with a detailed, charming type of...

Dena Levitz in this current article published in the Smithsonian Magazine describes/illustrates the importance of selected historic Portuguese tiles but also some contemporary examples such as within Lisbon neighborhoods. Perhaps you may have seen these or other examples while on a camino.

[Moderator note: this post was moved from another thread, in order highlight it better.] Zamo Tamay is an artist based in Santiago, his gallery is just a few mins walk from the Cathedral. He does exactly what you had written above. First, you choose a piece of pilgrim related artwork, then on...

Hello. My name is Ben. My wife and I went on our Camino from September 6-September 12. We walked the coastal Portuguese starting in Baiona. Thank you for any help you can provide. We took these photos in a stairwell in the Cathedral Museum. I did not see any information about them. I...

Published 14/09/2022 this BBC article by Itxaso Zuñiga Ruiz describes/illustrates Pallozas, the distinctive vernacular round houses found in northwest Spain. You may have spotted some while walking. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220913-spains-ingenious-fairy-tale-houses

I shall be walking the Salvador later in the fall and have vague memories that there are interesting churches and other ancient architecture near Oviedo. If anyone could refer me to threads which discuss this I would be grateful, as I have had no success myself in finding anything, I shall have...

Kim Wiĺlsher in this article dated 20/08/2022 published in The Guardian details how contemporary medieval-trained carpenters are going back to build the future at Notre Dame Cathedral. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/20/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-rebuild-medieval-carpenters-guledon