Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: relic

Huesca - Catedral de Santa Maria

25 Feb 2014 2 197
The "Catedral de Santa Maria" in Huesca got erected over 300 years. The building started end of the 13th century in gothic style, replacing a mosque that had served as a church, since Huesca was conquered in 1096 by Christian troops led by Peter I of Aragon. The diocesan museum, that is hosted inside the cathedral displays an extraordenary collection of medieval art, including some Romanesque reliquaries. As the Magi, following the Star of Bethlehem, were "role models" for many pilgrims following the camino on the way to Santiago de CompoSTELA, the Magi can often be found along the old "routes". Here are the Magi adorating Virgin and Child. The work has a stunning quality. There are three horses on the left, one is probably a grey horse. The Star of Bethlehem has stopped next to the arch.

Huesca - Catedral de Santa Maria

24 Feb 2014 1 145
The "Catedral de Santa Maria" in Huesca got erected over 300 years. The building started end of the 13th century in gothic style, replacing a mosque that had served as a church, since Huesca was conquered in 1096 by Christian troops led by Peter I of Aragon. The diocesan museum, that is hosted inside the cathedral displays an extraordenary collection of medieval art, including some Romanesque reliquaries. Here are the Magi on their way to Bethlehem, a detail of the reliquary just seen on the previous upload. They seem to pass through a thicket of intertwining vines, but do have the time to wave at the onlookers. The Magi, following the Star of Bethlehem, were "role models" for the pilgrims following the camino on the way to Santiago de CompoSTELA.

Huesca - Catedral de Santa Maria

24 Feb 2014 131
The "Catedral de Santa Maria" in Huesca got erected over 300 years. The building started end of the 13th century in gothic style, replacing a mosque that had served as a church, since Huesca was conquered in 1096 by Christian troops led by Peter I of Aragon. The diocesan museum, that is hosted inside the cathedral displays an extraordenary collection of medieval art, including some Romanesque reliquaries. Here are the Magi adorating Virgin and Child. The heads of the three horses on the very left are very typical. I will upload a second photo of this reliquary next.