Aaron and Nahum
Description Master Mateo and his workshop. Ca. 1200. Granite The stone choir carved by Master Mateo as part of his project of completion and renovation of the Cathedral of Santiago in view of his solemn consecration, which took place in the year 1211, included a...
Daniel and Isaiah
Description Master Mateo and his workshop. Ca. 1200. Granite These two figures, identified with the prophets Daniel and Isaiah, from Master Mateo’s stone choir are currently located on the intermediate level of the first section, on the left side of the façade of the...
Solomon and Moses
Description Master Mateo and his workshop. Ca. 1200. Granite The first section on the left of the façade of the Holy Door is topped by the figures of King Solomon and Moses from Master Mateo’s choir. Both figures would originally be placed at the respective ends of...
Saint Andrew and Saint Simon
Description Master Mateo and his workshop. Ca. 1200. GraniteThe images today located at the bottom of the second section on the left side of the Holy Door façade have been identified as the apostles Andrew and Simon, respectively. The first one began in Mateo’s choir...