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Spain. Madrid. Pediment of the Congress of Deputies by the S
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Spain. Madrid. Pediment of the Congress of Deputies by the S
Spain. Madrid. Pediment of the Congress of Deputies showing Spain embracing the State Constitution and surrounded by Fortitude, Justice, Fine Arts, Commerce, Agriculture, rivers and canals, the Spanish value, Sciences that contribute to the development of Industry and Navigation, Abundance and Peace. By the Spanish neoclassical sculptor Ponciano Ponzano y Gasc??n (1813-1877)
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Abundance Agriculture Architrave Arts Canals Capital Commerce Congres Congress Corinthian Democracy Deputies Facade Fluted Fortitude Justice Legislative Neoclassic Neoclassical Neoclassicism Order Peace Pediment Reliefs Rivers Sciences Sculptor Shaft
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This stunning 19th-century pediment, located at the Congress of Deputies in Madrid, Spain, is a masterpiece of Spanish neoclassical art created by the renowned sculptor Ponciano Ponzano y Gascáran. The intricately decorated architrave showcases Spain's embrace of the State Constitution, symbolized by a majestic figure of Spain, surrounded by personifications of Fortitude, Justice, Fine Arts, Commerce, Agriculture, Sciences that contribute to the development of Industry and Navigation, Abundance, and Peace. The Corinthian capital and fluted shafts adorned with branches add to the grandeur of the building's facade. The relief depicts the Spanish flag, rivers, and canals, emphasizing the importance of water in the country's agriculture and commerce. The legislative body, a symbol of democracy in Europe, is a testament to Spain's commitment to political stability and progress. This magnificent work of art, with its intricate details and classical style, continues to be an enduring symbol of Spain's rich cultural heritage.
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