Ornate Church Door
by Maria Coulson
Title
Ornate Church Door
Artist
Maria Coulson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
Main door of The Church of the Society of Jesus (Spanish: La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus), known colloquially as la Compania, is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings. Inspired by two Roman Jesuit churches the Chiesa del Gesu(1580) and the Chiesa di SantIgnazio di Loyola (1650) la Compania is one of the most significant works of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America. It is Quito's most ornate church. Over the 160 years of its construction, the architects of La Compania incorporated elements of four architectural styles, although the Baroque is the most prominent. Mudejar (Moorish) influence is seen in the geometrical figures on the pillars; the Churrigueresque characterizes much of the ornate decoration, especially in the interior walls.
Proceeds from the sale of this photograph goes to help orphaned and abandoned children in Colombia South America.
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June 7th, 2015
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