Description
This print shows the Mosque of Córdoba, in Andalusia, southern Spain, being used as a Catholic cathedral. The site was a mosque from 785 through 1236 when it was converted into a cathedral under the Christian kingdom of Castile. Today the building includes both Islamic and Christian architectural elements. Through the Moorish archway, an altar with crucifix is visible, and the Christogram “IHS” can be seen on one figure’s vestment.
Provenance
J. Byers Hays [1891–1968], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–1963); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1963–)
Accession Number
1963.173
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
N/A
Classification
Credit Line
Gift of J. Byers Hays