Custodia de Arfe
Custodia de Arfe
The Sacristía Mayor (Main Sacristy) is a circular hall attached to the Seville Cathedral on its south side and is next to the Sala Capitular (Chapter House). In a church, the sacristy is a room where liturgical items are kept, including monstrances, reliquaries.
The Custodia de Arfe is in the middle of the sacristy. Displayed in the background are the two famous painting mounted on the wall.
Right: The Vision of San Fransciso – A masterpiece by Juan Sánchez Cotán (1560 – 1627), a Baroque painter and a pioneer of realism in Spain
Left: Virgin of Mercy – A great work attributed to Juan de Roelas (17th century)
Related Pages
– Seville Cathedral: An awe-inspiring architectural marvel
— Sala Capitular – The Chapter House of the Seville Cathedral
— Sacristía Mayor – The Main Sacristy of the Seville Cathedral
– La Giralda: A harmonious blend of Moorish and Renaissance architectural styles
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