Explore and Learn About JÁVEA by visiting its historical architecture and monuments with Arts Historian, Educator & Author
- Karla Ingleton Darocas, B. A. (Hons)
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A RARE LOOK INSIDE A 1616 RENAISSANCE CHAPEL IN JAVEA
On a recent Javea Walk with a nice group, we were lucky enough to find the large metal doors of the Convento de los Mínimos chapel open. This chapel was originally built in 1616. After its destruction, it was rebuilt in 1946 especially for the Augustinian nuns in Xàbia (Jávea), who had lost their convent and chapel in the town centre when they were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
The complete works of Diego Velázquez * FULL
BOOK NOW for an unforgettable afternoon as arts historian Karla Ingleton Darocas, BA (Hons) takes you on a journey through the complete works of Diego Velázquez, the Spanish master who revolutionized art and redefined portraiture.
With her unique insights and passion, Karla will reveal the stories, secrets, and significance behind Velázquez’s masterpieces, from the grandeur of the Spanish court to the humanity of his everyday subjects.
Whether you’re an art lover or simply curious, this talk will leave you inspired and amazed by one of history’s greatest painters.
Don’t miss this chance to see Velázquez like never before!
Discover Heavenly Splendor: The Main Altar and Ribbed Vaulting of Albarracín Cathedral
Happily spending eternity is the medieval town of Albarracín, and the Cathedral of El Salvador that stands as a testament to centuries of devotion, artistry, and architectural ingenuity. Among its many treasures, the main altar and the intricate ribbed vaulting above it are particularly captivating, embodying the spiritual and aesthetic ideals of their time.
The Autumn Beauty of the Crystal Palace in Retiro Park, Madrid
As the golden hues of autumn sweep across Madrid, few locations capture the season’s enchanting charm quite like the Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal) in Retiro Park. Nestled within this verdant urban oasis, the palace stands as a shimmering beacon of architectural brilliance, framed by the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of the season. Autumn transforms the park into a living painting, and the Crystal Palace becomes its dazzling centerpiece.
THE VELVET TOILET: A Peculiar Treasure at the Museum of Romanticism
The Museum of Romanticism in Madrid, housed in a former private palace from 1776, immerses visitors in the art and culture of Spain's 19th century. While not one of Queen Isabel II's residences, the museum displays items from her era, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic and lifestyle of the Romantic period.
A Mother's Love by Antonio Muñoz Degrain
Without cameras to document disasters as we do today, artists were the ones who captured the depth of human tragedy through their work. Romantic painter Antonio Muñoz Degrain created Mother’s Love to vividly pull at our heartstrings. Painted between 1912 and 1913, this sizable oil on canvas (204 x 160.5 cm) was donated by the artist himself to the Museum of Fine Arts in Valencia in 1913.
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