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Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela (fresco)
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Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela (fresco)
3611515 Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela (fresco) by Granello, Niccolo (1553-93) (and workshop); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid Province, Spain. The monastery of El Escorial. Detail of fresco in the Hall of Battles of the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela between the Kingdom of Castile and the Nasrid Dynasty. Moorish prisoners being led from the battlefield. The fresco was painted by a team of artists headed by Niccolo Granello (1553-1593) also known as Nicolas Granello or Nicolao Granelo. The monastery and its historic surroundings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site); Spanish, out of copyright
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1431 Batalla De La Higueruela Battles Captives Castile Christians Dynasty El Escorial Escorial Hall Hall Of Battles Heritage Kingdom La Higueruela Leaving Madrid Province Monasterio Monasterio De El Escorial Monastery Monastery Of El Escorial Moorish Moors Nasrid Niccolo Granello Prisoners Sala De Las Batallas San Lorenzo De El Escorial Site Unesco Unesco World Heritage Site
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of a fresco in the Hall of Battles at the Monasterio del Escorial in Madrid, Spain. The fresco depicts a significant moment from the 1431 Battle of La Higueruela between the Kingdom of Castile and the Nasrid Dynasty. In this particular scene, Moorish prisoners are being led away from the battlefield by their Christian captors. Painted by Niccolo Granello and his workshop team, this masterpiece captures both historical significance and artistic brilliance. The monastery itself, along with its surrounding historic area, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The image transports us back to the Middle Ages, where fierce confrontations took place between different kingdoms and dynasties. It symbolizes not only a clash between two powerful forces but also represents an era marked by conflict and struggle for dominance. The attention to detail in this painting is remarkable; every brushstroke brings life to each character depicted on canvas. From warriors engaged in battle to defeated Moors leaving the field, it offers viewers a glimpse into an intense moment frozen in time. As we admire this work of art captured by Ken Welsh's lens, we can't help but appreciate how it encapsulates history within its frame – reminding us of past conflicts while honoring those who fought bravely during these tumultuous times.
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