Reliquary bust of Saint James the Less

Reliquary bust of Saint James the Less

Reliquary bust of Saint James the Less Description Santiago de Compostela, Attributed to Rodrigo Eáns, 1332. Gilded silver, gemstones, and enamels In 1116, Queen Urraca seized this relic, brought years before from Jerusalem to Braga; thus becoming, since then, the...
Reconstruction of the Stone Choir

Reconstruction of the Stone Choir

Reconstruction of the Stone Choir Description After its demolition in the early years of the 17th century, some pieces of the choir were reused in other parts of the cathedral and many others were used as simple construction material in various projects that were...
Sepulchre of King Fernando II

Sepulchre of King Fernando II

Sepulchre of King Fernando II Description Fernando II was a fundamental king for Compostela Cathedral, driving forward the completion of the works, with the generous life pension granted to Master Mateo in 1168. In 1180, he wrote down his choice of Compostela...