The 'De El Bosco a Tiziano. Arte y maravilla en El Escorial' exhibition invites visitors to explore the artistic splendor that adorned the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. This historical display highlights the extensive collection of artworks commissioned by King Philip II, featuring masterpieces by renowned painters such as El Bosco and Tiziano. Uncover the rich history and decorative arts of this pivotal European Renaissance monument.
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This exhibition delves into the artistic decoration and enrichment of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It highlights the vast collection of artworks commissioned by Philip II, featuring masters like El Bosco and Tiziano.
The exhibition "De El Bosco a Tiziano. Arte y maravilla en El Escorial" focuses on the decorative process and the magnificent artworks that adorned the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a seminal work of European Renaissance. Abundant documentation, including the "Libros de entregas" from the Royal Palace Archive, details the thousands of objects Philip II destined for the monument, naming renowned painters such as El Bosco, Tiziano, van der Weyden, Patinir, Hans Memling, Antonio Moro, Tintoretto, Veronés, Navarrete el Mudo, and Pantoja de la Cruz. The exhibition also draws upon the coetaneous historical-artistic chronicle by Fray José de Sigüenza, published in 1605, which offers an interpretation of El Escorial as a complete work of art and analyzes its founder's intentions. These documentary foundations allow the exhibition to explain key aspects of El Escorial's art while showcasing previously unseen or little-known pieces from Patrimonio Nacional's rich collections to the public.
Information regarding ticketing and admission details is not explicitly provided on this page. Visitors are encouraged to refer to official channels for booking and access information, potentially via the linked microsite for the exhibition or the general Patrimonio Nacional website. The exhibition is located at the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, organized by Fundación Banco Santander.
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