The copper collection of the Santiago Cathedral
Discover the two series that decorate the cathedral's Sacristy
ReadExhibition of the Creed (Mid-17th century) by Antwerp School (Marten de Vos, Jan Sadeler, the elder)The Catedral de Santiago Foundation
Inside the Sacristy of Santiago Cathedral there are two series of paintings in oil on copper that belonged to the Chantre Don Andrés de Gondar.
The Adoration of the Shepherds (Life of the Virgin Series) (Second half of 17th century) by Franco-Flemish SchoolThe Catedral de Santiago Foundation
These works bear witness to the importance of the engraving trade between the 16th and 17th centuries, bringing the influence of the great Flemish painters to Galicia.
Life of Our Lady Series
One of the cycles is dedicated to the Life of the Virgin, made up of thirteen scenes that depict the iconic events of the Marian Cycle, from her birth to the Ascension.
The Flight into Egypt (Life of the Virgin series) (Second half of the 17th century) by Franco-Flemish SchoolThe Catedral de Santiago Foundation
As an example, the scene of the Flight into Egypt, where we can see a clear similarity in style to the works of Peter Paul Rubens, using the same model of representation and characters.
Like other works in the Sacristy's Marian Cycle that show the stylistic influence of Rubens, the Annunciation and Presentation of Mary.
Creed Series
The other pictorial cycle corresponds to the Creed series, which, in twelve works, depicts the main dogmas of the Christian faith. Using the Apostles' Creed, scenes such as the Creation, the Apocalypse and the Birth of Christ are depicted.
The Descent (Creed Series) (Mid-17th century) by Antwerp School (Marten de Vos, Jan Sadeler, the elder)The Catedral de Santiago Foundation
This series would show a certain influence of the artist Maarten de Vos, a leading Flemish painter of the 16th century, whose engravings were an inspiration in various places in Europe and America.
The Heavenly Jerusalem (Creed Series) (Mid-seventeenth century) by Antwerp School (Marten de Vos, Jan Sadeler, the elder)The Catedral de Santiago Foundation
The Creed series was conceived to occupy the space where it is today, admitting a catechetical work, and reminding those preparing to celebrate the liturgy of the fundamental principles of the Christian faith.
Director: Ramón Yzquierdo Peiró
Texts: Noa Lorenzo Otero, Desirée da Silva Martínez, Ana Eiroa Candal
Images: Fundación Catedral de Santiago.
This exhibition is part of the project Historia Pinxit. Espacios, temas y personajes en la pintura de la Catedral Compostelana, framed within the FO200 programme of subsidies to foundations and non-profit organisations in the Province of A Coruña, owners of museums, interpretation centres or libraries for the development of cultural activities during the year 2024 of the Diputación de A Coruña.
