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"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read,...Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Palmer
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"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read,...Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Palmer
"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'The view in...the sombre and impressive interior of the great cathedral...is taken from within the immense grille which divides the choir from the transept...Here, as in every other part of the cathedral, objects are only seen through a "dim religious light," such is the massive character of the architecture and the quantity of stained glass...only a few women hooded in their mantillas, with a still smaller number of men trailing their ponchos, and an occasional mendicant monk, assemble to the service from the great choral books before the high altar. We have only to add that Mr. Read's drawing is distinguished by the same excellent qualities as his large work of last year, while the tone is more aerial and suggestive of space'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**Ethereal Beauty: "Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo,"**
In this exquisite watercolor print, artist S. Read captures the serene majesty of a sacred space within Spain's iconic Cathedral of Toledo. Created in 1864 for the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, this enchanting depiction transports viewers to an era of quiet contemplation.
The photograph shows us a glimpse into the cathedral's immense grille, which divides the choir from the transept. The atmosphere is one of reverence and awe, as only a few hooded women and men gather before the high altar for prayer. The stained glass windows cast a "dim religious light" upon this solemn scene, imbuing it with an otherworldly quality.
Artist W Palmer's description in the Illustrated London News aptly captures the essence of Read's work: "The tone is more aerial and suggestive of space." Indeed, as we gaze upon this chapel, we are enveloped by a sense of reverence for the beauty that surrounds us. This print invites us to step into a world where time stands still, and all that exists is peace, contemplation, and devotion.
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