Tomb of Constanza of Castile

Unknown15th century

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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