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Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in the Americas and dominates the city's main square, the huge Zocalo (the third largest square in the World). It's facade flanked by bell towers is an impressive piece of Baroque architecture and a major local landmark.
It was originally founded in the 1520s on the orders of Hernan Cortes to replace the main temple and pyramid of Huitzilopotchli at the heart of the old Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, the stonework of which was recycled in the new building. This rudimentary first church was itself replaced when the present, much grander cathedral was begun in 1570, and was not complete for a further two centuries, in a mixture of Renaissance, Baroque and Neo Classical styles.
The most striking thing about the cathedral is the great width of the principal facade on the main square (which faces south, not west) with it's two flanking bell towers and the domed Sacristry to the right, practically a separate church with two stunningly detailed churriguesque facades. Like much of the city the cathedral is built on unstable ground (a former river bed) and has been sinking, resulting in some serious leaning in the towers; it looks quite unsafe, though thorough restoration in the 1990s has stabilised the structure and removed it from the endangered monuments list at least.
The interior was a surprise for me, as the only images I'd seen suggested it was rather dull and sombre, but on a sunny morning the light flooded in at clerestorey level (the surrounding chapels were rather gloomy) and illuminated the richly gilded furnishings at the west end. Sadly as this was also sunday morning (unbelieveably bad scheduling by our tourguide) no visitors were allowed beyond the nave and we had to be content with gazing into the transept and crossing without being able to see the high altar reredos or the sumptuous chapel of the three kings (we could however glimpse a surreal banner appearing to show a cartoony Jesus welcoming children to his private jumbo jet!!).
Our busy schedule meant frustratingly that our only other chances to get inside to see the 'east' end would be after dark the next evening so rather than do this we put faith in the opening hours given in Rough Guide suggesting the cathedral opened at 7.30am, giving us time for a half hour wander before our bus left at 8am. Infuriatingly the cathedral doors were indeed flung open bang on target, but the great impenetrable railing that surrounds it remained padlocked until just after 8am, just as we had to leave the city! :-(
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By Catedrales e Iglesias
By Cathedrals and Churches
Arquidiócesis Primada de México
Parroquia San Jacinto
Señor Diácono Permanente Raúl Crispín Vargas Adscrito
Señor Presbítero Juan Antonio Vértiz Gutiérrez Vicario
Señor Presbítero Carlos Serrano Patiño Vicario
Plaza de San Jacinto No. 18 Bis
Colonia San Angel
Delegación Alvaro Obregón
C.P. 01000
Tel: 01 (555) 616-0974
Fax: 01 (555) 616-0974
San Jacinto
El templo de San Jacinto, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
El templo de San Jacinto, ubicado en un predio de la actual delegación de Alvaro Obregón, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
Situado en una plaza del mismo nombre, la iglesia tiene un atrio inmenso, rodeado por una barda de piedra, y en el que se puede apreciar una cruz, llamada de "tequitqui". Esta cruz tiene motivos florales y sus brazos rematan con el signo "acati", en el centro se encuentran símbolos de la pasión y en su base hexagonal, empotradas, tres caras de animales.
El inmueble consta de un cuerpo techada con bóveda de cañón y, a la izquierda, una torre con columnas labradas en cantera. La puerta de la entrada, que remata en unas cornisas, data del siglo XVII, compuesta por dos hojas presenta un tallado en la parte superior y en las molduras, aún conserva las bisagras originales de hierro forjado. El coro descansa sobre vigas de madera, con un barandal de madera y piso de entarimado.
El retablo del siglo XVIII está laminado en oro con madera de enebro, pino, cedro blanco y rojo, y en el centro un Cristo en la cruz acompañado con dos pinturas que muestran escenas de la vida de San Antonio. En la parte superior encontramos una escultura de San Jacinto en tamaño natural que lleva una custodia en la mano derecha y tiene el resplandor y la corona de madera y yeso dorados. También es digno de destacarse un Cristo de tamaño natural que aparece sentado, con una capa de tela roja, con sus dientes de marfil y cabello natural.
Otra joya histórica que ahí se encuentra es una pila bautismal, del siglo XVI. Elaborada en cantera tiene varias imágenes de niños, hojas de acanto y algunos rostros. También se puede apreciar importantes pinturas, entre ellas una del siglo XVII que representa a la Virgen María con el niño Jesús. "El Pentecostés", anónimo del siglo XVIII, en el que la Virgen María está arrodillada y rodeada por los apóstoles; "La Anunciación" del siglo XIX, en el que se ve a la Virgen que, frente a una mesa con un libro abierto, recibe la visita del ángel que le anuncia una buena nueva.
A lo largo de poco más de tres siglos, este inmueble con carácter histórico ha tenido varias remodelaciones y restauraciones, sin prácticamente alterar el proyecto original. Sólo en 1959 se cambió el piso de mosaico de granito por uno de piedra natural.
San Jacinto
The church of San Jacinto, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
The church of San Jacinto, located in an area of the current delegation of Alvaro Obregon, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
Located in a square of the same name, the church has a huge atrium, surrounded by a stone wall, and in which you can see a cross, called "tequitqui". This cross has arms floral and topped with a "Acati" in the center are symbols of passion and its hex base, recessed, three animal faces.
The property consists of a body covered with a barrel vault, and left a tower with columns carved in stone. The front door, surmounted by a cornice, dates from the seventeenth century, composed of two layers has a carved top and trim, hinges still retains original wrought iron. The chorus rests on wooden beams, with a wooden railing and parquet floor.
The eighteenth century altarpiece is rolled gold juniper, pine, white cedar and red, and in the center Christ on the cross along with two paintings that depict scenes from the life of San Antonio. At the top we found a statue of San Jacinto in size carrying a monstrance in her right hand and has the glow and the crown of gilded wood and plaster. Also noteworthy is a life-size Christ sits, with a layer of red cloth, with ivory teeth and hair.
Another historic gem that is there is a baptismal font, the sixteenth century. Issued in quarry has several images of children, acanthus leaves and some faces. We also see important paintings, including a seventeenth-century represents the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. "Pentecost", anonymous eighteenth century, in which the Virgin Mary is kneeling and surrounded by the apostles, "The Annunciation" of the nineteenth century, which is the Virgin, at a table with a open book, is visited by the angel who announces good news.
Over little more than three centuries, this historical property has had several renovations and restorations, with virtually alter the original project. Only in 1959 changed the mosaic floor of a granite natural stone.
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By Catedrales e Iglesias
By Cathedrals and Churches
Arquidiócesis Primada de México
Parroquia San Jacinto
Señor Diácono Permanente Raúl Crispín Vargas Adscrito
Señor Presbítero Juan Antonio Vértiz Gutiérrez Vicario
Señor Presbítero Carlos Serrano Patiño Vicario
Plaza de San Jacinto No. 18 Bis
Colonia San Angel
Delegación Alvaro Obregón
C.P. 01000
Tel: 01 (555) 616-0974
Fax: 01 (555) 616-0974
San Jacinto
El templo de San Jacinto, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
El templo de San Jacinto, ubicado en un predio de la actual delegación de Alvaro Obregón, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
Situado en una plaza del mismo nombre, la iglesia tiene un atrio inmenso, rodeado por una barda de piedra, y en el que se puede apreciar una cruz, llamada de "tequitqui". Esta cruz tiene motivos florales y sus brazos rematan con el signo "acati", en el centro se encuentran símbolos de la pasión y en su base hexagonal, empotradas, tres caras de animales.
El inmueble consta de un cuerpo techada con bóveda de cañón y, a la izquierda, una torre con columnas labradas en cantera. La puerta de la entrada, que remata en unas cornisas, data del siglo XVII, compuesta por dos hojas presenta un tallado en la parte superior y en las molduras, aún conserva las bisagras originales de hierro forjado. El coro descansa sobre vigas de madera, con un barandal de madera y piso de entarimado.
El retablo del siglo XVIII está laminado en oro con madera de enebro, pino, cedro blanco y rojo, y en el centro un Cristo en la cruz acompañado con dos pinturas que muestran escenas de la vida de San Antonio. En la parte superior encontramos una escultura de San Jacinto en tamaño natural que lleva una custodia en la mano derecha y tiene el resplandor y la corona de madera y yeso dorados. También es digno de destacarse un Cristo de tamaño natural que aparece sentado, con una capa de tela roja, con sus dientes de marfil y cabello natural.
Otra joya histórica que ahí se encuentra es una pila bautismal, del siglo XVI. Elaborada en cantera tiene varias imágenes de niños, hojas de acanto y algunos rostros. También se puede apreciar importantes pinturas, entre ellas una del siglo XVII que representa a la Virgen María con el niño Jesús. "El Pentecostés", anónimo del siglo XVIII, en el que la Virgen María está arrodillada y rodeada por los apóstoles; "La Anunciación" del siglo XIX, en el que se ve a la Virgen que, frente a una mesa con un libro abierto, recibe la visita del ángel que le anuncia una buena nueva.
A lo largo de poco más de tres siglos, este inmueble con carácter histórico ha tenido varias remodelaciones y restauraciones, sin prácticamente alterar el proyecto original. Sólo en 1959 se cambió el piso de mosaico de granito por uno de piedra natural.
San Jacinto
The church of San Jacinto, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
The church of San Jacinto, located in an area of the current delegation of Alvaro Obregon, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
Located in a square of the same name, the church has a huge atrium, surrounded by a stone wall, and in which you can see a cross, called "tequitqui". This cross has arms floral and topped with a "Acati" in the center are symbols of passion and its hex base, recessed, three animal faces.
The property consists of a body covered with a barrel vault, and left a tower with columns carved in stone. The front door, surmounted by a cornice, dates from the seventeenth century, composed of two layers has a carved top and trim, hinges still retains original wrought iron. The chorus rests on wooden beams, with a wooden railing and parquet floor.
The eighteenth century altarpiece is rolled gold juniper, pine, white cedar and red, and in the center Christ on the cross along with two paintings that depict scenes from the life of San Antonio. At the top we found a statue of San Jacinto in size carrying a monstrance in her right hand and has the glow and the crown of gilded wood and plaster. Also noteworthy is a life-size Christ sits, with a layer of red cloth, with ivory teeth and hair.
Another historic gem that is there is a baptismal font, the sixteenth century. Issued in quarry has several images of children, acanthus leaves and some faces. We also see important paintings, including a seventeenth-century represents the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. "Pentecost", anonymous eighteenth century, in which the Virgin Mary is kneeling and surrounded by the apostles, "The Annunciation" of the nineteenth century, which is the Virgin, at a table with a open book, is visited by the angel who announces good news.
Over little more than three centuries, this historical property has had several renovations and restorations, with virtually alter the original project. Only in 1959 changed the mosaic floor of a granite natural stone.
Here are four contemporary huipiles from Pinotepa Nacional on the Costa Chica of Oaxaca, Mexico. These huipiles were designed to be more dress-like than traditional huipiles -- the two side tramos or lienzos are very narrow. On a traditional huipil, all three tramos would be the same width.
Tlaquepaque, Mexico is located to the east Guadalajara, Mexico is located in the state of Jalisco and in Mexico's second largest metropolitan area. Tlaquepaque is home to some upscale art.
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Singer Anahi performs at Teatro Metropolitan on March 25, 2010 in Mexico City, Mexico..Anahi Mi Delirio World Tour In Mexico City.Teatro Metropolitan.Mexico City, Mexico.March 25, 2010.Photo by Victor Chavez/WireImage.com..To license this image (60011872), contact WireImage.com
1930 air mail issue featuring a plane flying over snow capped mountains. There is a village in the foreground. There is also a stylized image of the Golden Eagle with a rattlesnake in its mouth. The snake is grasped in the eagle's beak and the body of the snake loops around and gives the impression of an expressive mouth. The tip of the right wing is visible just above the eagle's head. At the tail of the snake the rattles are visible. This image is derived from the Mexican Coat of Arms which is rooted in Aztec mythology. Overall there is a lot of artistic merit in this air mail stamp.
364 steps to the top, counting that as one more step totally 365...the number of days in the solar year.
Ninel Castillejo Garcia, 23, with her parents. Ninel was born in Mexico City and moved to the Isthmus with her family when she was 8. Ninel’s parents accept her, referring to her as their daughter and calling her Ninel, as opposed to her birth name, Orlando. She is one the few muxes who has had surgical augmentation. Ninel used to work as barwoman, but today she is supported by her boyfriend. She spends her days taking care of her younger siblings and cooking for her family and boyfriend.
Photo: Katie Orlinsky
A Mexican soldier of the Special Force stands guard in a marijuana field, at Los Algodones community, in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, Mexico on January 30, 2012. Mexican soldiers found a marijuana field and incinerated the drug as part of the Culiacan-Navolato operation. More than 40.000 people have been killed in rising drug-related violence in Mexico since December 2006, when President Felipe Calderon deployed soldiers and federal police to take on organized crime.
Photo: Alfredo Estrella
Un reflejo real de lo que somos los verdaderos mexicanos es nuestra bandera. Belleza y llena de significados valiosos. Hoy nuestra nación con sus diversos problemas nos pide nuevamente luchar contra las injusticias y desafiar a quienes solo dañan nuestro país.
Estoy convencido de que el momento que vivo es clave para México, y para el mundo. Los problemas en el país son difíciles pero hay una respuesta para todos ellos, educación y trabajo, cosa que algunos se empeñan en no hacer, lo peor del caso es que viene de aquellos a los que cada tres o seis años depositamos nuestra confianza. Hoy ante tantas "reformas", reformas que solo dañan a nuestro país llega el momento de actuar y no dejar que regalen nuestra tierra y nuestra vida a unos cuantos.
Hoy tenemos dos opciones, o gritamos ¡Viva México! cada que la selección fútbol anote un gol y nos perdemos en programas inútiles de televisión (referente al oligopolio televisivo) o... alzamos la voz gritando con euforia y valentía ¡Viva México! en contra de lo que ya dije, injusticias que afectan a todos.
*Una de las fotos que he tomado y que más me ha gustado. Tomada hace algunos ayeres, la bandera ubicada en el asta del cerro del Fortín justo alado del Auditorio Guelaguetza. Ya la había subido antes a Flickr además de Panoramio y otras tantas tantas páginas. Sin duda alguna el color es fascinante.
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Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac
C.P. 3310
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Esta iglesia fue edificada por los franciscanos en el siglo XVI terminada el 29 de septiembre de 1563, seg{un consta en la inscripcion de su bella portada plateresca. La torre es posterior a la fachada, tal vez de principios del XVII. El resto del edificio es moderno y consta de materiales y tecnica de los usados hscis 1930 cuando la iglesia fur reparada.
El templo posee una sobria fachada pero con una bella portada plateresca de cantera rosa y gris, con las inscripciones correspondientes a su fundación, donde de pronto voy leyendo “A XXIX” Lo que traduciendo abreviatura y números romanos dice “Año 1529” ¿Será esto posible? Increíblemente son solo 10 años después de la conquista de Tenochtitlán, eso quiere decir que Fray Pedro de Gante muy posiblemente pudo conocer este edificio.
unque el estado en que se encuentra el templo tiene unos cuantos, ya que en el año de 2008 sufrió severas remodelaciones y según el testimonio de los pobladores además de una denuncia ante el ministerio público el entonces párroco Sergio Oliva sustrajo obras de arte y retablos, con el pretexto de su preservación.
Obras de arte de las que no pude dar cuenta de su regreso, ya difícilmente sabremos que no estaban en un taller de restauración sino en la casa de algún político o muy posiblemente en el mercado negro de arte sacro que es lamentablemente muy difundido en este país. Por si fuera poco también se tapearon diversos arcos que poseía el templo, otros simplemente se retiraron como es el caso de unos nichos laterales que tenía la nave mayor y se quitaron lápidas muy antiguas del panteón que originalmente hubo en el atrio.
Como siempre uno se encuentra con estas atrocidades a la historia y el patrimonio que no pueden ignorarse, pero también uno celebra que a pesar de todo esto, aún existan estos templos tan antiguos y no hayan sido reemplazados por alguna inmundicia arquitectónica que se celebre como “de vanguardia”
En otra de las salas aprecié una reliquia que es la que da su nombre a la iglesia “Santa Cruz de Jerusalén” que se encuentra custodiada en una vitrinita y que pasean cada año en una procesión con banda de pueblo, para culminar en una feria en torno a la iglesia con jactanciosos juegos mecánicos y estrepitosos cohetes. Estos son los vestigios más de otro pueblo originario desde la época prehispánica y que hace ya casi un siglo se sumó a la ciudad.
This church was built by the Franciscans in the sixteenth century ended on September 29, 1563, sec {one stated in the inscription on his beautiful plateresque. The tower is later than the front, perhaps the beginning of the century. The rest of the building is modern and consists of materials and the technique used hscis 1930 when the church fur repair.
The temple has a plain facade but with a beautiful pink stone plateresque and gray, with entries corresponding to its foundation, where suddenly I'm reading "A XXIX" What translating abbreviations and Roman numerals say "Year 1529" Is this possible? Incredibly are only 10 years after the conquest of Tenochtitlan, it means that Fray Pedro of Ghent could quite possibly know about this building.
lthough the state is the temple has a few, as in the year of 2008 was severe remodeling and the testimony of villagers and a complaint to the prosecutor Sergio Oliva then-pastor stole art and retablos, under the guise of preservation.
Works of art which could not account for his return, and hardly know they were not in a restoration shop but in the house of a politician or quite possibly in the black market of religious art that is unfortunately widespread in this country . What's more diverse tapearon also had the temple arches, others simply withdrew as in lateral niches of the nave was removed and ancient tombstones of the cemetery was originally in the atrium.
As always you meet these atrocities to the history and heritage that can not be ignored, but also a place that despite all this, there are still these temples as old and not been replaced for some filth that is held as architectural " cutting edge "
In another room a relic that is appreciated that gives its name to the church "Holy Cross of Jerusalem" which is kept in a vitrinite and who walk each year in a procession with the town band, culminating in an exhibition in around the church with boastful and noisy rides rockets. These are the vestiges of another people originating from pre-Hispanic times and nearly a century ago joined the city.
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I walked around my yard and was amazed to find leaves turning. Austin, Texas Fall colors don’t compare to New England’s. This year has been amazing in my yard. My Texas Ash, Elm and Mexican Plum are all turning great colors. I think my Red Oak is next.
Mexican Wolf
Canis lupus baileyi
Family:
Canidae, the dog family
Conservation Status:
Critically Endangered, IUCN; federally endangered in the U.S.A. and Mexico.
Range:
The southwestern United States and Mexico.
Habitat:
Arid grasslands, woodlands and forests
This is the smallest subspecies of Gray Wolf. An average female weighs 55 lbs. and a male 65 lbs. Their coat is various patterns of gray, sometimes with a reddish tinge.
A typical prey might be the tiny Coues’ white-tailed deer. They will take other prey, but their populations will not persist without large hoofed animals for prey. Their predators are humans.
The basic wolf social unit is the pack, which hunts together and cooperates in raising young. The pack commonly consists of an alpha pair that forms a long-term bond. Wolves start breeding at two years of age and breed just once a year, usually in February or March. Typically 4-6 pups are born 63 days later in an underground den or natural shelter.
The natural behaviors of Mexican Wolves, however, are not well documented, but they are probably similar to other subspecies of the gray wolf. Some scientists speculate that they formed small packs and large territories. By 1925 few Mexican Wolves were left in the U.S. and by 1950 there were few in Mexico. The last Mexican Wolf recorded in the U.S. was in 1970 in New Mexico and Texas. The last recorded in Mexico was in1981.
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By Catedrales e Iglesias
By Cathedrals and Churches
Arquidiócesis Primada de México
Parroquia San Jacinto
Señor Diácono Permanente Raúl Crispín Vargas Adscrito
Señor Presbítero Juan Antonio Vértiz Gutiérrez Vicario
Señor Presbítero Carlos Serrano Patiño Vicario
Plaza de San Jacinto No. 18 Bis
Colonia San Angel
Delegación Alvaro Obregón
C.P. 01000
Tel: 01 (555) 616-0974
Fax: 01 (555) 616-0974
San Jacinto
El templo de San Jacinto, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
El templo de San Jacinto, ubicado en un predio de la actual delegación de Alvaro Obregón, fue establecido por frailes carmelitas en el siglo XVII pero luego fue ocupado por los monjes agustinos.
Situado en una plaza del mismo nombre, la iglesia tiene un atrio inmenso, rodeado por una barda de piedra, y en el que se puede apreciar una cruz, llamada de "tequitqui". Esta cruz tiene motivos florales y sus brazos rematan con el signo "acati", en el centro se encuentran símbolos de la pasión y en su base hexagonal, empotradas, tres caras de animales.
El inmueble consta de un cuerpo techada con bóveda de cañón y, a la izquierda, una torre con columnas labradas en cantera. La puerta de la entrada, que remata en unas cornisas, data del siglo XVII, compuesta por dos hojas presenta un tallado en la parte superior y en las molduras, aún conserva las bisagras originales de hierro forjado. El coro descansa sobre vigas de madera, con un barandal de madera y piso de entarimado.
El retablo del siglo XVIII está laminado en oro con madera de enebro, pino, cedro blanco y rojo, y en el centro un Cristo en la cruz acompañado con dos pinturas que muestran escenas de la vida de San Antonio. En la parte superior encontramos una escultura de San Jacinto en tamaño natural que lleva una custodia en la mano derecha y tiene el resplandor y la corona de madera y yeso dorados. También es digno de destacarse un Cristo de tamaño natural que aparece sentado, con una capa de tela roja, con sus dientes de marfil y cabello natural.
Otra joya histórica que ahí se encuentra es una pila bautismal, del siglo XVI. Elaborada en cantera tiene varias imágenes de niños, hojas de acanto y algunos rostros. También se puede apreciar importantes pinturas, entre ellas una del siglo XVII que representa a la Virgen María con el niño Jesús. "El Pentecostés", anónimo del siglo XVIII, en el que la Virgen María está arrodillada y rodeada por los apóstoles; "La Anunciación" del siglo XIX, en el que se ve a la Virgen que, frente a una mesa con un libro abierto, recibe la visita del ángel que le anuncia una buena nueva.
A lo largo de poco más de tres siglos, este inmueble con carácter histórico ha tenido varias remodelaciones y restauraciones, sin prácticamente alterar el proyecto original. Sólo en 1959 se cambió el piso de mosaico de granito por uno de piedra natural.
San Jacinto
The church of San Jacinto, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
The church of San Jacinto, located in an area of the current delegation of Alvaro Obregon, was established by Carmelite friars in the seventeenth century but was then occupied by the Augustinian monks.
Located in a square of the same name, the church has a huge atrium, surrounded by a stone wall, and in which you can see a cross, called "tequitqui". This cross has arms floral and topped with a "Acati" in the center are symbols of passion and its hex base, recessed, three animal faces.
The property consists of a body covered with a barrel vault, and left a tower with columns carved in stone. The front door, surmounted by a cornice, dates from the seventeenth century, composed of two layers has a carved top and trim, hinges still retains original wrought iron. The chorus rests on wooden beams, with a wooden railing and parquet floor.
The eighteenth century altarpiece is rolled gold juniper, pine, white cedar and red, and in the center Christ on the cross along with two paintings that depict scenes from the life of San Antonio. At the top we found a statue of San Jacinto in size carrying a monstrance in her right hand and has the glow and the crown of gilded wood and plaster. Also noteworthy is a life-size Christ sits, with a layer of red cloth, with ivory teeth and hair.
Another historic gem that is there is a baptismal font, the sixteenth century. Issued in quarry has several images of children, acanthus leaves and some faces. We also see important paintings, including a seventeenth-century represents the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. "Pentecost", anonymous eighteenth century, in which the Virgin Mary is kneeling and surrounded by the apostles, "The Annunciation" of the nineteenth century, which is the Virgin, at a table with a open book, is visited by the angel who announces good news.
Over little more than three centuries, this historical property has had several renovations and restorations, with virtually alter the original project. Only in 1959 changed the mosaic floor of a granite natural stone.
Collection: A. D. White Architectural Photographs, Cornell University Library
Accession Number: 15/5/3090.00686
Title: Mexico, Provincial Scene
Publisher: Claudio Pellandini
Photographer: Abel Briquet (French, 1854-1896)
Photograph date: ca. 1885-ca. 1895
Location: North and Central America: Mexico
Materials: albumen print
Image: 4 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 12.3825 x 19.05 cm
Provenance: Schuchardt Collection
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5ssq
There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell University Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.
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