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Tomb of Constanza of Castile

Unknown15th century

Museo Arqueológico Nacional

Museo Arqueológico Nacional
Madrid, Spain

The sarcophagus is decorated with allegories of the virtues—faith, hope, prudence and temperance—and two angels in the middle holding the coat of arms of the Royal House of Castile.
The recumbent figure wears a white habit and cape and holds rosary beads and a prayer book, now at the National Library.

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  • Title: Tomb of Constanza of Castile
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 15th century
  • Provenance: Monastery of Santo Domingo el Real (Madrid, Spain)
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Museo Arqueológico Nacional
  • External Link: CERES
  • Medium: Painted and gilded alabaster
  • Cultural Context: Gothic
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