Gate. Wrought iron, 16th century. Partial gate of checkered bars with molded incisions without base and bolt on the right with plate topped by simplified vegetal elements, topped by a frieze of canvases decorated at the front with vegetal scrolls alternating with heraldic shields with fleurs-de-lis and with upper cresting composed of two flowering pineapples at the outer ends and stylized scrolls with flowers, two of which flank a fleur-de-lis Latin cross with diamonds on which there is an undulating saltire with flowered finials. Typologically, this is a partial architectural grille or gate with both ornamental and defensive purposes. It clearly displays some of the striking decorative and typological variety typical of the ironwork of the Flamboyant Gothic period of the 15th century, but also reflects common developments in the 16th century. An initial stage of evolution towards the Renaissance is introduced, sometimes even extending into the first third of this century, and is characterized, among other things, by the variety of the balusters, frequently combining square patterns and other elements on a single rod; by the structure of three panels of very similar width and number of bars, and a central door with a lintel; by decorative elements related to the Renaissance, the use of repoussé, etc., characteristics that can be appreciated in this example. The absence of inter-section bands, common in grilles of this period, only indicates that it was made to protect a small chapel. The presence of fleur-de-lis indicates the spread of Catalan models throughout the Iberian Peninsula. These models, originating directly from France, often featured this decorative element. The relationship between this grille and certain Gothic influences is clear, especially when compared with fully Renaissance examples such as the one in the National Archaeological Museum from 1575 (inventory 57551). Typically, 16th-century grilles, if they have survived at all, are found in the chapel for which they were made, in prominent private collections, or in important museums. Compare this work with the grille at the head of the Church of San Julián de Nagore (Navarre) or that of the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of Santa María la Real in Pamplona.
· Size: hojas 69 x 268 Copete 390 x 110 cms.
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