Matamoros Collection

RAIMUNDI, Vicente (16th century). Antiphonary of Charles V. 1537. Santiago Matamoros fighting. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Equestrian figure of St. James the Great, from above the main door, 1533-41 (stone)
IND242397 Equestrian figure of St. James the Great, from above the main door, 1533-41 (stone) by Spanish School, (16th century); Convento de San Marcos, Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND244309 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Iglesia de Santiago, Funes, Navarra

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND242396 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Museo Diocesano de Siguenza, Guadalajara

St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo (oil on canvas)
REV345870 St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

Relief of Santiago Matamoros which heads the facade of the San Marcos Inn in Leon

A market in Matamoros, Mexico, c1900s

Spain. Extremadura. Zafra. Tower and gate (Cubos Arch). 17th century. Saint James the Moor-slayer. Statue

Matamoros, Mexico. Death of the bull. Date 1942 Feb

Colored sand advertisement, bullring, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Date 1942 Feb

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Discover the rich history and intrigue of Matamoros, a name deeply rooted in Spanish and religious heritage. From the 16th century Antiphonary of Raimundi, featuring the Equestrian figure of St. James the Great, to the legendary apparitions at the Battle of Clavijo, it has been a focal point of St. James' devotion. The stone St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo above the main door in Leon, Spain, and the oil on canvas depiction, tell the tale of the miraculous intervention of the saint in battle. The iconic relief of Santiago Matamoros heads the facade of the San Marcos Inn in Leon, a testament to the enduring significance of this patron saint. Fast forward to the 1900s, and Matamoros, Mexico, transforms into a bustling market town, showcasing the vibrant culture and traditions of its people. The Cubos Arch in Zafra, Spain, and the bullfighting traditions in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, continue to pay homage to the rich history and traditions associated with this name. The colored sand advertisement in the bullring stands as a modern-day testament to the enduring allure of Matamoros, a name intertwined with history, religion, and culture.